Submitted by Lev (not verified) on Wed, 07/04/2007 - 9:06pm.
I enjoyed reading this essay. However, in my opinion, the situation and the phenomenon described in it, and with which I had so many encounters myself, has nothing to do with white and black. It does have to do, though, with being arrogant, uncultured, rude and ultimately not very smart, as opposed to having a tradition, being knowledgeable, respectful and being able to adequately feel people, things and space around you.
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Narrative is determined not by a desire to narrate
but by a desire to exchange. (Roland Barthes, S/Z)
I enjoyed reading this
I enjoyed reading this essay. However, in my opinion, the situation and the phenomenon described in it, and with which I had so many encounters myself, has nothing to do with white and black. It does have to do, though, with being arrogant, uncultured, rude and ultimately not very smart, as opposed to having a tradition, being knowledgeable, respectful and being able to adequately feel people, things and space around you.