#Socio-economic

[nitestar7]

Little Woods (2018) - review

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[afrotumble]

Photos showing the construction of the Lincoln Memorial (including the assembly of the statue), the subterranean space included in the structure, the "I have a dream" plaque (in honour of Martin Luther's speech at the site and five dollar bills showcasing the building.

[nicholasandriani]

From Scrolls to Presses: Unraveling the Artistic Tapestry of Eastern and Western Printing History

It’s officially summer here at the University of Missouri. Grades are in. Evaluations complete. My Mozilla Hubs space is fleshed out, and I’ve fulfilled Unity’s programmer curriculum! As for the University of Arizona, my satellite campus, we in the Asian Studies department have another week to go. Translations are movin along beautifully and I’m excited to continue sharing my work on the Hyakunin…

[lukas-reading-journal]

Reading Journal Day 5

Analysis of novel using literary lenses

Examine how one or more of the following literary lenses informs your interpretation of the novel:

psychological lens

gender lens

socio-economic lens

contextual lens

archetypal lens

The socio-economic lens allows us to analyze the novel through the lens of social class and economic inequality, which are central themes in the story. F. Scott Fitzgerald explores the stark divide between the "old money" elite and the nouveau riche in 1920s America.

Through this lens, we can observe the characters' behaviors, aspirations, and relationships in light of their socio-economic backgrounds. The novel highlights the extravagant lifestyles of the wealthy upper class, as represented by characters like Tom and Daisy Buchanan. They live in luxurious mansions, attend extravagant parties, and are shielded from the harsh realities of life.

On the other hand, we have Jay Gatsby, who comes from a modest background but accumulates great wealth through bootlegging and other illegal activities. Gatsby's pursuit of wealth and status is driven by his desire to win back Daisy, a symbol of old money and social prestige. He believes that through material wealth, he can bridge the class divide and ultimately be accepted by Daisy and her social circle.

The socio-economic lens also sheds light on the social stratification and inequalities present in the novel. The Valley of Ashes, a desolate and impoverished area, represents the plight of the working class, contrasted with the opulence of West Egg and East Egg. Characters like George Wilson, Myrtle's husband, struggle to make ends meet and are trapped in a cycle of poverty.

Furthermore, the novel critiques the superficiality and emptiness of the upper-class lifestyle, as characters like Tom and Daisy exhibit a lack of moral responsibility and genuine connections. The excesses and decadence of the wealthy are juxtaposed with the moral decay and social decay that underlie their lives.

Through the socio-economic lens, we can also analyze the American Dream and its relationship to social mobility. Gatsby's pursuit of wealth and success represents the belief that anyone, regardless of their background, can achieve prosperity in America. However, the novel ultimately portrays the American Dream as elusive and unattainable, as Gatsby's efforts to transcend his social class are met with tragic consequences.

In conclusion, the socio-economic lens provides a framework for understanding the class dynamics, social inequalities, and the critique of the American Dream in "The Great Gatsby." By examining the characters' actions and motivations within the context of their socio-economic backgrounds, we gain a deeper understanding of the novel's exploration of wealth, privilege, and the corrosive effects of materialism.

Food for thought - quotes from "The Great Gatsby" that support the analysis through the socio-economic lens:

"I lived at West Egg, the — well, the less fashionable of the two, though this is a most superficial tag to express the bizarre and not a little sinister contrast between them" (Fitzgerald 6).

This quote highlights the distinction (by Nick) between West Egg and East Egg, representing the divide between the nouveau riche and the established upper class.

"Her voice is full of money" (Fitzgerald 115).

This quote by Gatsby emphasizes the association of Daisy with wealth and highlights the allure of materialism in his pursuit of her.

"They were careless people, Tom and Daisy—they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness, or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made" (Fitzgerald 121).

This quote reflects the moral irresponsibility and detachment of the wealthy characters, Tom and Daisy, who use their wealth to shield themselves from the consequences of their actions.

"I wanted to get out and walk eastward toward the park through the soft twilight, but each time I tried to go, I became entangled in some wild, strident argument which pulled me back, as if with ropes, into my chair" (Fitzgerald 35).

This quote symbolizes the constraints imposed by societal expectations and the influence of wealth, preventing Nick from breaking free from the established norms and pursuing his own desires.

"I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life" (Fitzgerald 37).

This quote reflects Nick's conflicted feelings about the extravagance and excesses of the upper class, indicating a critical examination of the socio-economic divide.

Now here are some examples of how an archetypal lens can help enrich the interpretation of "The Great Gatsby":

The Hero Archetype:

Jay Gatsby can be seen as the archetypal hero figure in the novel, driven by an intense desire to achieve his dream of winning back Daisy. His relentless pursuit, self-sacrifice, and tragic downfall align with the hero's journey narrative.

Quote: "Gatsby believed in the green light, the orgastic future that year by year recedes before us. It eluded us then, but that's no matter—tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther..." (Fitzgerald 110).

The Shadow Archetype:

Tom Buchanan represents the shadow archetype in the story, embodying the darker aspects of human nature. He represents the oppressive and destructive forces that clash with the protagonist, Gatsby.

Quote: "They were careless people, Tom and Daisy—they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness..." (Fitzgerald 121).

The Trickster Archetype:

Meyer Wolfsheim, Gatsby's associate involved in illegal activities, embodies the trickster archetype. He is cunning, mysterious, and operates in the shadowy underworld of organized crime.

Quote: "He's the man who fixed the World's Series back in 1919" (Fitzgerald 73).

The Femme Fatale Archetype:

Daisy Buchanan can be viewed as the femme fatale archetype, a seductive and elusive woman who leads men to their downfall. She embodies the allure of wealth and status, but ultimately causes destruction and tragedy.

Quote: "Her voice is full of money" (Fitzgerald 115).

The Valley of Ashes:

The Valley of Ashes serves as an archetypal wasteland, symbolizing the moral decay and disillusionment of the society. It represents the consequences of the pursuit of wealth and the failure of the American Dream.

Quote: "This is a valley of ashes—a fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges and hills and grotesque gardens..." (Fitzgerald 23).

[tamquira]

Hey so what better way to start up my tumblr page than to post what is esentially a communism fanart? Sort of? Communism-inspired??? But also my favourite artwork I have done to this day.

[txttletale]

the reason that thinking about communism too much in disco elysium makes you suicidal but organizing with other communists leads to a moment of singular wonder and provides hope that miracles can happen is because thats what being a communist is like in real life

[tavosketch]

"This is a man with a lot of past, but little present. And almost no future."

[headcanonsandmore]

Kaladin, explaining his past to Adolin: So, after working tirelessly with Bridge Four to save ourselves from the near-hopeless situation we had ended up in, I was no longer a slave. I no longer had to walk barefoot and in rags everywhere.

Adolin: *horrified* Storms, Kaladin; you've had a incredibly difficult life. I can see exactly why you disliked me when we first met; people like me had literally beaten you down for your entire life. I'm... I'm so sorry.

Kaladin: Thanks, Adolin; that means a lot to me.

Adolin: So... what happened after you had finally been released from slavery?

Kaladin: Your wife used her privilege as a light-eyes to rob me of the boots I was wearing.

Adolin: ...

Kaladin: ...

Kaladin: Yeah, now that I think about it, that explains why I didn't like her for so long-

[agoddamn]

Don't make me tap the sign

[THE SLUR STATUS OF THE WORD QUEER IS HEAVILY REGIONAL]

[relic-seeker]

i wonder what quirrel's job actually was

we get some snippets in game that yes, he was an apprentice of sorts to monomon & knows many things about hallownest in general -- but overall, we have no idea what actual things he may have researched

most fan interpretations of this i see make him very culturally aware in mostly a socio-economic-political way. like he's done some sort of political science degree. it makes sense due to his wide knowledge of the kingdom's intertwined politics and society.

however, he still seems to have some sort of appreciation for the physical landscape of hallownest? take the blue lake for example, him wanting to see the source of the rain or his comments on the hot springs.

everything could simply just be seen as a thirst for knowledge, but then again i think quirrel is much of an observer as he is as someone who just wants to learn: it's also much about experience to him.

therefore, putting everything i have together, quirrel simply must be:

a geographer

[weedle-testaburger]

there's this kind of youtuber i lowkey really hate who aren't overt bigots or anything but just do this thing where they seem to try stupidly hard to look for reasons to hate media that just so happens to have a lot of marginalised rep in it. especially if it has a thematic point that would involve acknowledging politics

[lloydfrontera]

Days late but i'm reading the Q&A and i cannot tell if this guy is just Taking The Piss it slowly going mad from adapting it or if he's actually semi-incompetent

I saw a post about it and lots of people were. super mad abt it especially since the adaptation made so many changes. i have no strong thoughts but i also do not think generally so I Have No Input. ultimately i don't even know how much creative control he has, or what "the original author approved of the changes" means.

i genuinely. from the q&a cannot tell if he is trying to take the piss or just does not know how to read. i'm trying to be neutral because I Know Nothing. but this is more like the political side of webcomic discussions and you're probably more the socio-economic side so

oh don't worry nonnie! i have plenty of strong thoughts about it for the both of us :))

i hesitate a lot to criticize anyone's artwork because i know how hard art can be. and i personally have no real experience adapting from one medium to another so i'm even more apprehensive of speaking about something i know very little of.

but oh boy did the q&a dash away all of my reservations.

forgive me for taking your ask as an excuse to rant about it but i wanna thoroughly dissect it (derogatory)

i cannot tell if this guy is just Taking The Piss it slowly going mad from adapting it or if he's actually semi-incompetent

i don't think he's taking the piss. i think he's being completely earnest about thinking he's doing a good job at adapting tged. i think he genuinely thinks he's cracked the code on how to make a good adaptation.

i think he's completely wrong

here's what i mean. this is his answer when asked what's the most important part to keep in mind when adapting something:

now, this doesn't sound bad at first. i'll give him that, at first glance, this looks like pretty decent advice. when making something, especially a work of fiction, it's pretty tempting to guide yourself by a 'what will the audience like?' mentality. and it's not a bad thing to want your content to be engaging, that's half of the challenge of making anything made to consumed.

but to consider it the most important part of the creative process?? to create or adapt a story based on what it's 'entertaining' instead of what you're trying to convey to your audience??

especially when this is what you think is what you should be focusing on

like. sir. is that really what you're worrying about. really.

that last panel is especially infuriating to me because. why does he care so much about making the episodes funny. why is that his most pressing concern. there are so many things that are way more important than the comedy, like character development, relationship building, plot foreshadowing, a million other things and instead he just. cares about whether the latest episode was funny or not.

tged is a fun novel, it has so many funny moments but if asked i would not say it was a comedy. and it certainly never seemed to make an effort to make sure all of its chapters were funny.

so why on god's green earth does he seem to believe the adaptation needs to be over all other things funny.

why was that the direction he decided to take.

and i for one i'm almost absolutely certain it was his decision to go that route.

especially because this was his answer at being asked if he felt any pressure regarding the characters or plot development.

nunca quise madrear a alguien mas que a este pinche monillo

he does go on to say all the changes were approved by bk moon but like. god what a way to confirm that he didn't a single shit about the characters and plot beyond making something he personally found funny lmaooo

and then this!! this!!

the way he's admitting that he's changing whatever he feels like because as long as he 'doesn't stray too far from the central storyline' it doesn't matter,,,, because he already knows the ending and so as long as he can check off some boxes regarding the plot it doesn't really matter what happens in between,,, i wanna wring his neck so bad,,,

i already ranted about it in the tags before but you can't take a story and assume that as long as you get from point A to point B the parts in between don't matter. that's not how it works.

the ending of a story is the culmination of all the emotional and narrative build up you've done through the entire length of your work. is all the character moments, relationship growth and plot development that you've carefully sown in your story coming together to finally deliver what you've build up.

yes, the ending is an absolute masterpiece. because it has en entire novel of build up before it. because it took its time to make the audience engage earnestly with its characters and its plot. because it didn't make fun of itself at every moment possible and instead took itself seriously when the narrative called for it.

because the novel was telling a story and it wanted us to be invested on it beyond a superficial 'haha funny man makes ugly faces' reaction.

and because lee hyunmin is too busy wondering if every chapter is as funny as possible he's not doing the work needed to make sure the ending delivers the absolute gut punch and emotional catharsis it does on the novel.

he thinks he can just fuck around his way through the plot and still reap the same rewards bk moon did with the novel.

and if he keeps going like this he's not gonna be able to.

but that's just my opinion of course <3

[officialromaniantranslatiuni]

E inceputul anului si scolar si inceputul "LA NOI IN ANGLEA/GERMONEY/BELGHIA/HOLANDIA" ok, locuiesti, muncesti si platesti taxe in alta tara, asa ca ce te mai fute grija 😒

[beneath-the-willow-tree]

I do think there are philosophical hang-ups worth having about vampirism — especially regarding immortality and the slew of psychological problems it can give you — but eating people is not one of them. It’s just biology. If a polar bear eats a person because it’s hungry, that is unfortunate for the person’s family and all, but it doesn’t make the polar bear evil. I know vampires are capable of contemplation in ways polar bears are not; still, I do not think belonging to a certain species makes it morally wrong for you to enjoy your food. Louis does survive by feeding on non-human animals for a while, so it is possible for vampires to avoid eating people, but even then. You can feed your cat vegetarian cat food. It doesn’t mean you should.