In "This Blessed House", Sanjeev is concerned with outer appearance. People like Sanjeev, uptight and prim and proper, are more likely to think about what other people think of them. People categorized under this "box-like" personality are probably performers, showing other people what they want to see. Twinkle, however, with her carefree personality, would probably be less likely to put on a show for others because she is happy just the way she is. Other "squiggle-like" personality types would also be less likely to be in a constant state of performing.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
This Blessed House Part 2
Towards the end of class we began to discuss performances and whether or not we are always performing for others. According to Wikipedia, a performance generally comprises an event in which one group of people (the performer or performers) behave in a particular way for another group of people (the audience). I feel that I can state with confidence that every individual, at one time or another, has put on a show in order to cater to another's needs. Some performances are carried out because of the person's free will, such as acting in a play. Other performances are forced unwillingly upon people; students must write formal papers in order to make the grade in certain classes. The more difficult question is whether or not people are always performing. Although I have an opinion, I cannot give a factual correct answer to this question. I believe that whether or not a person constantly performs depends on their personality.
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