“Hands are the medium of expression, as eyes are the windows to the soul.” Due to its expressiveness, the hands-clasped pose is a popular one for artists to draw because a wholly different impression can be conveyed depending on how it is done. When clasped in front of the chest, it can look like the person is praying; under the chin, it can give the character a meditative and mysterious allure.

Have a look at the illustrations below and try to guess what each character has on their mind!

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