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We all belong to a different discourse community. Our traditions, beliefs, and customs are all different. Growing up we were all told myths and narratives about god(s) or supernatural heroes. These stories helped us realized where we come from and attach us to our culture. "The myth requires no authorization or legitimization other than itself. The myth defines what has the right to be said and done in the culture" (Powell, 25). A myth is a traditional or legendary story without having a determinable basis of facts or an explanation it is usually regarding a hero or an event. For example, we have read or seen Hercules, it represents the belief that good will overcome evil. Many other myths/ narratives are also based on this as well. "Japanese heard a chant about the formation of Heaven and Earth from a Primordial Egg- they are listening to narrative, to popular stories, myths, legends and tales" (Powell,240). A narrative is a story or series numbers of events, experiences whether true or false. The quote explains the creation of earth and heaven through an egg..........*sigh* interesting very interesting....
Why do cultures create stories you ask?
Well in my opinion I think a culture is like a story. It has been through alot to be accepted among many other communities and culture. By telling us stories it helps us have a better understanding from where we come from and who we are. These stories (myth/narratives) help give us good morals and values they also prevent us from making the same mistakes. For example, we learn history to understand what made the world what it is.... ( background). It also helps us learn from our mistakes and to avoid similar ones. Without culture and history we would be lost. Without culture and history we wouldn't learn anything. Without culture and history there really wouldn't be a future.
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Grl!!!!! idk how many times i have to tell u but your blogs are getting better and better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So i love the idea of how you said "A narrative is a story or series numbers of events, experiences whether true or false. The quote explains the creation of earth and heaven through an egg..........*sigh* interesting very interesting...." that cracked me up and you made it clear of what a narrative is which is a good thing. You keep me updated and it is sometimes true how culture do tell us who we are and such and where we came from. Nice usage of verbatim texts and very nice ending "Without culture and history we would be lost. Without culture and history we wouldn't learn anything. Without culture and history there really wouldn't be a future." This expanded my knowledge of myths, cultures, and stories. Never will i ever forget the meaning of this BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ooooo, I really liked your whole blog, but it was the second half that really stood out to me. "I think a culture is like a story." Yeah. Yeah, I like that. And I had never thought of narratives in that way; that our lives and everything in it have a narrative of their own. Heck, the waterbottle sitting next to me on this desk has a story! We just will never know what it is (and I think the world can survive without it).
ReplyDeleteSo yes, the idea that history, cultures, the communities that makes us what we are, are all narratives was a new and exciting idea for me. Thank you :)