For the Love of Theater
We live in an era where society has fallen into the pit of the digital age, as electronics, more times than not, control how we visualize life and communicate with others. As a result, there has been a downfall of handwritten and live performance mediums, as instantaneous entertainment and connection like online messengers, texting, email, television and movies fulfill this necessity. However, little does society realize the dwindling of such arts has resulted in fewer personal connections, fewer chances to develop empathy for another, and fewer moments of self-discovery. Consequently, the lack of participation in these mediums will contribute to the ignorance of society at large. Therefore, in my letter, I focus on how theater is beneficial for its ability to shape people’s perspectives on society, and how …show more content…
Similar to Tom and Helen’s relationship, I am an overweight female who is dating a rather physically fit male. However, Jacob is not the Tom of the relationship, I am, as I allow body image and the “run with your own kind” mentality get in the way of the relationship. In a section of the letter I state, “Watching and reading the weakness of a protogynous that was once viewed with such confidence and self-relation, brings you to a point of catharsis. You look at this character and questions, do I want to have the same faith as this character.” Therefore, I found Helen to be the start of my catharsis because I can relate to the weakness she showed at the end, as she states her willingness to change and lose weight to stay with him (88). Although no comments have been made about body image in the relationship, I do find weakness in the difference of our appearances. Consequently, I have experienced the first-hand effects of how theater can help in the process of
We live in an era where society has fallen into the pit of the digital age, as electronics, more times than not, control how we visualize life and communicate with others. As a result, there has been a downfall of handwritten and live performance mediums, as instantaneous entertainment and connection like online messengers, texting, email, television and movies fulfill this necessity. However, little does society realize the dwindling of such arts has resulted in fewer personal connections, fewer chances to develop empathy for another, and fewer moments of self-discovery. Consequently, the lack of participation in these mediums will contribute to the ignorance of society at large. Therefore, in my letter, I focus on how theater is beneficial for its ability to shape people’s perspectives on society, and how …show more content…
Similar to Tom and Helen’s relationship, I am an overweight female who is dating a rather physically fit male. However, Jacob is not the Tom of the relationship, I am, as I allow body image and the “run with your own kind” mentality get in the way of the relationship. In a section of the letter I state, “Watching and reading the weakness of a protogynous that was once viewed with such confidence and self-relation, brings you to a point of catharsis. You look at this character and questions, do I want to have the same faith as this character.” Therefore, I found Helen to be the start of my catharsis because I can relate to the weakness she showed at the end, as she states her willingness to change and lose weight to stay with him (88). Although no comments have been made about body image in the relationship, I do find weakness in the difference of our appearances. Consequently, I have experienced the first-hand effects of how theater can help in the process of