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Post by jarelyrebollar on Jul 9, 2024 14:36:35 GMT
I noticed that in her youth, The Narrator's grandmother was renowned for her beauty, a fact that is later confirmed by Yellow Calf. This allure captivated Standing Bear, the Blackfeet chief, who took her as his youngest wife. Her beauty made her the object of admiration by the tribe. However, after Standing Bear's death and during a harsh winter crisis, her beauty turned against her. It was as if the tribe was looking for a scapegoat to explain away their misfortunes.
How does the shifting perception of The Narrator's grandmother's beauty reflect the broader themes of community and scapegoating?
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Post by garrison on Jul 9, 2024 16:37:23 GMT
I think this idea lends itself to truth being what the majority says it is. I know it's a completely different and underwhelming idea, but in an effort to relate it to what I know, young NBA players are often loved for what makes them stand out. Overwhelming confidence, a unique attitude, or maybe a new play style. They're praised compared to the well-known stars of the league. But after a few years, the community gets tired, and so often the things they were loved for become the exact things they're hated for. It's a crazy cycle that has seen use in almost every medium, whether it be sports, movies, or even beauty.
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Post by gillianlaird on Jul 9, 2024 19:09:32 GMT
Similar to Garrison, I'm going to relate this to what I know. In the media lately Kylie Jenner and her beauty has been a major topic of discussion. Everyone is placing blame on her for the current toxic beauty standard while also holding her to a different set of beauty standards. It's all extremely bizarre to me. The point I'm trying to make is that beauty is fickle and society's view on it is ever-changing. So, while the celebrity women of today may be seen as the most beautiful women in the world, 50 years from now that will absolutely be a different story. I think this, and the Narrator's grandmother, just goes to show that beauty is not everything, and people should not be held in such high esteem because of it.
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Post by dianarmartinez on Jul 10, 2024 18:46:30 GMT
I think this idea lends itself to truth being what the majority says it is. I know it's a completely different and underwhelming idea, but in an effort to relate it to what I know, young NBA players are often loved for what makes them stand out. Overwhelming confidence, a unique attitude, or maybe a new play style. They're praised compared to the well-known stars of the league. But after a few years, the community gets tired, and so often the things they were loved for become the exact things they're hated for. It's a crazy cycle that has seen use in almost every medium, whether it be sports, movies, or even beauty. I think it is a social construct. When someone has been told that they are pretty multiple times, it is understandable to agree with the concept and acknowledge that outlook. However, just like Garrison mentioned, sometimes people make assumptions and have prejudice of people who are confident because they have been told they are beautiful. So, could one say it is her fault for being that way or is it society? |
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