As an Asian people, it was my first time reading many foreign fictions in a such short time. The great thing for me is to understand many factors contributing to human relationships, such as ethic, gender, age, social standard et. al. The fiction does reflect on complex human relationships in the real world. People like the ones who are similar to them. On the same way, people are drawn to people who are like them. Butterfly files around searching for the flowers to suck in and goes away easily if the flower is not testy. The relationship just like butterfly or blowing wind could fad away easily as time passes, how do people prioritize their many relationships ?
Usually we consider family relationship is the strongest one and this relationship is eternal. "Metamorphosis" from Farantz Kafta deeply crafts that family force could be destroyed while physical outlook is no longer familier with. The story is quite sad, his father said, "we need to get rid of it, he is not Gregor", the lost of communicaiton also shakes family ties, Gregor's family started to think maybe this bug was not Gregor, and this bug only brought family trategy. I though if Gregor woke up in the morning and found himself transformed into a dog, cat or pig, the issue could be lighter. Since human being still can get along with most of mammals. However, a bug ? a giant bug? it must be very annoying even he was family member. If people can not talk, it means communicaton does not exist. The relationship is also dead even for family. The reading of "Metamorphosis" let me to consider the close relationship such as family.
The female story is usually interesting especially in old times that femal is not equal as male. Jane Eyre was main character of the book “Jane Eyre” written by Charlotte Bronte. The story was back to 18th century, at the time female owned less freedom than men did and the society was highly hierarchical. She was an orphan raised up by her aunt, the one with no biological connection with her. She was treated unfairly compared to her cousin. Even more, physical torture and insulation were common things in her daily life. Ironically, her cousin was young master to her. From the reading “For shame! ” for shame! What shocking conduct, Miss Eyre, to strike young gentleman, your benefactress’s son! Your young master. “ A woman like Jane who was pretty and young to choose live with Mr. Rochester without eyesight as his hand, eyes and companion was quite sad. Her complex relationships with people surrounded by reflected on the tragedy of parentless. Her acceptance of deficient Mr. Rochester implied unconfident love, since she doubted on this love with her master while he was perfect. Though it was story described in 18 century, couple relationships are indeed deep.
"Light in August" is novel decribed America south by William Faulkner. In early 1930, post war, American south was racial segregation seriously. The colored people were treated unfairly and lived like slaves. It means people are classified by social status and originality. The interesting point from "Light in August" inspires readers to think about the fundamental connection between people. Ethic segregation is the thing very personal oriented; however people have like and dislike, appearance attraction still plays key role to make relationships. A family background also play crucial roles to determine the future of a child. A child who grows up in a low-class family must receive disdain from peers, neighbors or strangers. Virtue is not easily to explore whole society and there always exists shadows at corner. Therefore, self-esteem establishment is important for each individual. No matter how people select their preferences is associated to the right of free will. A confident individual is able to contribute him/herself regardless the unfair judgement from society.
Human being is social animal and we need friends, family and many relationships to survive. Even for a great leader, he/she also needs supporters to thrive him/her. The reading of "Manon Lescaut" about young couple's love, a man was attracted by a extremely beautiful woman. This is quite common thing and also applied for current society. However, when woman was treated like a object for a man, this love could be gone easily because partner is not used for added values or assest. We look at our mirrors everyday and mirror reflects on the one who is looking at. Possibility, this is the reason why people are drawn to the ones who happen to look like them. Therefore, we might not blame on so many segregations, such as social class, gender, ethic, apprearance. Somehow, I consider the relationships cannot be forced. If you want to approach someone and he/she does not show any interest in you. The best choice is to go away. Therefore, fiction relationship reflects on our daily life. We can not see it or say it however the relationship exists.
What is the best way to deal with human relationship? should we explore virtue of humanity and care more about people and make this world a better place to live in ? Or considering the human relationship is just like river, let it flow. Nowadays, people become more practical and interest oriented. Some people might like to selectively choose relationship which can benefit to them. What is the balance point between selfish and altruism?
I consider that we need to embrace the diversity of people and get interested to know people. We can have any kinds of relationships; however, the relationship based on virtue is encouraging. People have preferences and treat others differently. However, knowing people in different aspects is blessing to understand this world more. Wearing other's shoes to think can make relationship easier to build and extend.
Fiction of relationship reflects the society at contemporary time and is more like history book. A good relationship can flurish one's live. A thriving life is surrounded by good people and friends. That is the reason we usually say laughing is contagious. The way to manage many relationships is challenging individual's intellectual, the relationship is a subject that is never ending.
Usually we consider family relationship is the strongest one and this relationship is eternal. "Metamorphosis" from Farantz Kafta deeply crafts that family force could be destroyed while physical outlook is no longer familier with. The story is quite sad, his father said, "we need to get rid of it, he is not Gregor", the lost of communicaiton also shakes family ties, Gregor's family started to think maybe this bug was not Gregor, and this bug only brought family trategy. I though if Gregor woke up in the morning and found himself transformed into a dog, cat or pig, the issue could be lighter. Since human being still can get along with most of mammals. However, a bug ? a giant bug? it must be very annoying even he was family member. If people can not talk, it means communicaton does not exist. The relationship is also dead even for family. The reading of "Metamorphosis" let me to consider the close relationship such as family.
The female story is usually interesting especially in old times that femal is not equal as male. Jane Eyre was main character of the book “Jane Eyre” written by Charlotte Bronte. The story was back to 18th century, at the time female owned less freedom than men did and the society was highly hierarchical. She was an orphan raised up by her aunt, the one with no biological connection with her. She was treated unfairly compared to her cousin. Even more, physical torture and insulation were common things in her daily life. Ironically, her cousin was young master to her. From the reading “For shame! ” for shame! What shocking conduct, Miss Eyre, to strike young gentleman, your benefactress’s son! Your young master. “ A woman like Jane who was pretty and young to choose live with Mr. Rochester without eyesight as his hand, eyes and companion was quite sad. Her complex relationships with people surrounded by reflected on the tragedy of parentless. Her acceptance of deficient Mr. Rochester implied unconfident love, since she doubted on this love with her master while he was perfect. Though it was story described in 18 century, couple relationships are indeed deep.
"Light in August" is novel decribed America south by William Faulkner. In early 1930, post war, American south was racial segregation seriously. The colored people were treated unfairly and lived like slaves. It means people are classified by social status and originality. The interesting point from "Light in August" inspires readers to think about the fundamental connection between people. Ethic segregation is the thing very personal oriented; however people have like and dislike, appearance attraction still plays key role to make relationships. A family background also play crucial roles to determine the future of a child. A child who grows up in a low-class family must receive disdain from peers, neighbors or strangers. Virtue is not easily to explore whole society and there always exists shadows at corner. Therefore, self-esteem establishment is important for each individual. No matter how people select their preferences is associated to the right of free will. A confident individual is able to contribute him/herself regardless the unfair judgement from society.
Human being is social animal and we need friends, family and many relationships to survive. Even for a great leader, he/she also needs supporters to thrive him/her. The reading of "Manon Lescaut" about young couple's love, a man was attracted by a extremely beautiful woman. This is quite common thing and also applied for current society. However, when woman was treated like a object for a man, this love could be gone easily because partner is not used for added values or assest. We look at our mirrors everyday and mirror reflects on the one who is looking at. Possibility, this is the reason why people are drawn to the ones who happen to look like them. Therefore, we might not blame on so many segregations, such as social class, gender, ethic, apprearance. Somehow, I consider the relationships cannot be forced. If you want to approach someone and he/she does not show any interest in you. The best choice is to go away. Therefore, fiction relationship reflects on our daily life. We can not see it or say it however the relationship exists.
What is the best way to deal with human relationship? should we explore virtue of humanity and care more about people and make this world a better place to live in ? Or considering the human relationship is just like river, let it flow. Nowadays, people become more practical and interest oriented. Some people might like to selectively choose relationship which can benefit to them. What is the balance point between selfish and altruism?
I consider that we need to embrace the diversity of people and get interested to know people. We can have any kinds of relationships; however, the relationship based on virtue is encouraging. People have preferences and treat others differently. However, knowing people in different aspects is blessing to understand this world more. Wearing other's shoes to think can make relationship easier to build and extend.
Fiction of relationship reflects the society at contemporary time and is more like history book. A good relationship can flurish one's live. A thriving life is surrounded by good people and friends. That is the reason we usually say laughing is contagious. The way to manage many relationships is challenging individual's intellectual, the relationship is a subject that is never ending.