I don't know why it's called "the Scream" since I don't see that scream. This is more what children do.. pressing the hands against the ears and saying: Lalalalalala I don't hear you!

In this case we see an adult on a bridge, will it collapse And what about the sky, good for an headache and so is the rest of the background. It's also clear that the personage is the only one experiencing it since the two in the background look normal, who know they will turn around if he had screamed like a maniac, don't you believe people would have in 1890? A lot was labelled as crazy back then, dementia, being more sensitive and religion had a huge impact on how one was supposed to act.

The painting as it is interesting but not something you hand in your hallway (let alone living room) unless you want to make your guest very uncomfortable. Like many paintings, this one is also for sale as a postcard. Imagine someone sends it to you. What to think about it?

Ugly is indeed a hard task.. with you I believe the painter like most artists always use themselves even if they copy someone else or pretend it's fiction.