The reason that I offered that background concerning those three events is because it helps me explain what The Broken Column was trying to express and show its views when Frida Kahlo created it. We not only see in The Broken Column but in Frida’s other paintings as well that she focuses on painting portraits of herself and her life experiences/complications. Many of Frida's images represent her pain starting with her polio that she contracted at a very young age. She paints these portraits based off of her character, pain, and passion to express these events throughout the work of art. Throughout completing this project I have learned that Frida Kahlo’s bus accident was the reason for her creation of The Broken Column and that she was not alone when his accident occurred. Her boyfriend was with her during the time of the accident and it ended up having an impact on both their lives when Frida found out she was unable to become pregnant which not only affected her but her significant other as well. It was important to have the audience understand the meaning behind her paintings because it has expressed more than just her pain but it also showed her emotions and what has affected her. Yet through all the pain Frida had experience she somehow still showed hwo strong she was and the power she held by creating these paintings. These three events will allow viewers to understand Frida’s background from the beginning to end.