Looking at the effigy, it's a far cry from the jaded and weary expression he now wears. The effigy serves as a stark reminder of how much he has changed over time and how much of his youthful optimism and unguarded trust has been eroded by life's experiences. Despite the sadness that washes over him when he compares the two versions of himself, the effigy also serves as a source of inspiration. It reminds him of the person he once was and the potential that still exists within to regain some of that purity and innocence.