My thoughts after reading this chapter is it is about presence and words. To be honest, most of the chapter is confusing since the beginning doesn’t have an understandable scenario. It seems to be that words allow people to be noticed, but people still remain quiet. The pronoun ‘I’ “is supposed to hold what is not there until it is,” meaning that sometimes people need time to regain their bearings and act normal (71). People may not be able to associate to themselves or accept the truth that their presence doesn’t stand out to others. It’s not intentional spite from others, simply a lack of understanding. People can always say nice words, but they have a harder time trying to put themselves in others’ shoes. “Join me down here in nowhere” shows
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“Words work as release” reveal that they not only show people’s presence,they also can act as an outlet for emotions (69). Constantly bottling up feelings and thoughts isn’t good for people; expressing themselves through words instead of staying silent lets them be themselves. However, there are times when simply being yourself won’t increase other’s perception. In one scenario, when a woman offers a reason for a man cutting in line ahead of her, he replies, “No, no, no, I really didn't see you” (77). It can be hard to believe that people can ignore people right in front of them, but it happens all the time. I see people around me always being careless with their words and not understanding that their words can hurt people. People allow themselves to view the world in a certain light, and they can push their expectations upon others without consideration. Interestingly, in the scenario with the gym, the speaker is “running off rach undesired desired encounter” (79). Based on the phrasing, it’s difficult to understand if they want to avoid others or if they wish to have meaningful encounters. Either way, both choices are tough to fulfill, emphasizing the difficulty of life. These lines give insight into the theme ‘fight for your right of
“Words work as release” reveal that they not only show people’s presence,they also can act as an outlet for emotions (69). Constantly bottling up feelings and thoughts isn’t good for people; expressing themselves through words instead of staying silent lets them be themselves. However, there are times when simply being yourself won’t increase other’s perception. In one scenario, when a woman offers a reason for a man cutting in line ahead of her, he replies, “No, no, no, I really didn't see you” (77). It can be hard to believe that people can ignore people right in front of them, but it happens all the time. I see people around me always being careless with their words and not understanding that their words can hurt people. People allow themselves to view the world in a certain light, and they can push their expectations upon others without consideration. Interestingly, in the scenario with the gym, the speaker is “running off rach undesired desired encounter” (79). Based on the phrasing, it’s difficult to understand if they want to avoid others or if they wish to have meaningful encounters. Either way, both choices are tough to fulfill, emphasizing the difficulty of life. These lines give insight into the theme ‘fight for your right of