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I have yet to reach a final decision regarding the background for my splash page. I have finally narrowed my controlling metaphor to "the human condition," and my monuments reflect this. I have gathered pictures of monuments erected in remembrance of humanity's more despairing moments, such as the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin. I have also taken into account more uplifting moments, such as the entrance to Ellis Island, a celebration of rebirth and limitless opportunity. Of course, monuments to the wars will be included as well as other more positive things. I found this really cool treated image that I may use on my splash page, but first I must determine whether it fully represents an element of the human condition.