Hw - 49 Comments on Best of your Break Hw

Comment on Sarah T's (Hw - 48):

Sarah,

I thought your post came across important points of view that are developed through a range of varieties, one in particular being the cultural differences in religion and its relation to caring for the dead. From the story and views of your father contrasting with your mothers is a interesting point of view, showing both sides of a "party" and how differently it is dealt with. I also thought your question "...why do people respect people more after they die?" is a interesting norm that I also wish to understand, from this I would like to hear your thoughts on maybe why?

Great Post!
Christian

Comments on Abdullah S's (Hw - 48):

Abdullah,

Your post had good points on the depiction of contrasting beliefs on taking care of the dead that one can really relate to. You share the point of view between both of your interviewee's that death is not something to be afraid of, "only because it's another stage in life." which I found we could problematize because by definition life is the distinguishing factor which separates living organisms from inorganic objects(dead organisms). One question I would like to add to how your Uncle responded which you also found a "little weird" is that being dead is not another stage in life, its the complete opposite which you briefly explain by scaring those who answer that they're "not afraid of dying..." by rewording it to be "ceasing to exist."

Interesting Post!
Christian

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Protege (Sister):

Hello Christian!

Really weird post. But interesting topic, "Care of the Dead", I liked your brief interviews with Mom and Dad, and Dad's point about how contradictory "showing respect" to the dead when in the first place you didn't to go to begin with. One suggestion I would add when your interviewing someone is maybe a question that doesn't particularly look at what that person's point of view is, but what they think the shared views are of "caring for the dead."

Love you!
Nadia