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3. —a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet. Both Renée and Paloma use stereotypes to their benefit, hiding behind the perceptions others have of their roles. Our understanding and appreciation of people is often limited to a superficial acknowledgement of their assigned roles, their social monikers—single mother, used car salesman, jock, investment banker, senior citizen, cashier… While we are accustomed to thinking of people as victims of stereotypes, is it possible that sometimes stereotypes can be useful? When, under what circumstances, and why, might we welcome an interpretation based on stereotypes of our actions or of who we are? Have you ever created a mise en place that conforms to some stereotype in order to hide a part of yourself?
By any other name would smell as sweet. Both Renée and Paloma use stereotypes to their benefit, hiding behind the perceptions others have of their roles. Our understanding and appreciation of people is often limited to a superficial acknowledgement of their assigned roles, their social monikers—single mother, used car salesman, jock, investment banker, senior citizen, cashier… While we are accustomed to thinking of people as victims of stereotypes, is it possible that sometimes stereotypes can be useful? When, under what circumstances, and why, might we welcome an interpretation based on stereotypes of our actions or of who we are? Have you ever created a mise en place that conforms to some stereotype in order to hide a part of yourself?
4. “One of the strengths I derive from my class background is that I am accustomed to contempt.” (Dorothy Allison)
Some critics call this novel a book about class. Barbery herself called Renée Michel, among other things, a vehicle for social criticism. Yet for many other readers and reviewers this aspect is marginal. In your reading, how integral is social critique to the novel? What kind of critique is made? Many pundits were doubtful about the book’s prospects in the US for this very reason: a critique of French class-based society, however charming it may be, cannot succeed in a classless society. Is the US really a classless society? Are class prejudices and class boundaries less pronounced in the US than in other countries? Are the social critique elements in the book relevant to American society?
Some critics call this novel a book about class. Barbery herself called Renée Michel, among other things, a vehicle for social criticism. Yet for many other readers and reviewers this aspect is marginal. In your reading, how integral is social critique to the novel? What kind of critique is made? Many pundits were doubtful about the book’s prospects in the US for this very reason: a critique of French class-based society, however charming it may be, cannot succeed in a classless society. Is the US really a classless society? Are class prejudices and class boundaries less pronounced in the US than in other countries? Are the social critique elements in the book relevant to American society?
Me, Giovanni T. and Andrew S. worked together. For 1.) We said that we might welcome one if we're used to it or that's how we live. If you're trying to fit in with someone, you might hide a part of yourself to correlate with those around you. If you're supposed to be tough, you'll hide the weak parts, and possible act angry, wanting to start fights 24/7, but it's just to fit in with the stereotype everyone thinks you are. Some stereotypes might be useful when trying to think of why someone acts a way.
ReplyDelete2.) The US is not really classless, but it is not as much as the french. We have powerful, strong, and wealthy, but other people can grow up to those stages quickly. You don't get judged based on your level most of the time. If you're not working a wealthy job it's just deemed normal. The elements in this book is not really relevant, but hearing it might get you interested. We're different, but that's not a bad thing, you can still comprehend what it means.
Stereotypes would be useful to spies as they try to fit into a new culture. You might hide behind stereotypes if you're scared that people won't accept who you really are.
ReplyDeleteAryonna- Has used stereotypes to hide a part of herself.
Peter- Has not used stereotypes to hide a part of herself.
We believe that there are still classes in the US because the rich get more than others, especially right now with Trump.
BY ARYONNA CHAMPION AND PETER NIELSEN
It is certainly possible that there are circumstances in which it would be advantageous to use a stereotype to cover something up that you don't want to be exposed. An example would be Dr. Raymond from To Kill a Mockingbird who loved a black woman but knew that would not be accepted. In order to be accepted when he married her, he pretended to fit into the stereotype of a drunk to pursue love. We don't think that the US has a concrete class system but there are certainly some prejudices and class boundaries. The class system in France is obviously a lot more established but the US has some work to do to break down the stereotypes that target people who are disadvantaged. The social critique elements apparent in France are pertain less to the US and therefore are less offensive. For this reason, the book sales in the US probably got better traction than in France.
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ReplyDelete3. We say nothing is good about stereotypes. If people hide behind stereotypes it just puts people in boxes and restricts people from expressing themselves, even if its their own doing.
4. We think that in the US social classes are less imminent than in other countries. We think that the social critique elements in the book aren't exactly relevant the American society, things like that aren't very common, but you still definitely see it.