The
theme of religion seeped back into our discussion today. Unfortunately, I did
not comprehend the concept of the wall during my first read-through. As we talk
about it in this second analysis, I believe Dostoevsky brings up a valid point
with this. Strangely, yet evidently, we as humans allow a threshold to take
shape around us which defines the depth of our existent exploration. When you
remove yourself from the equation, it seems logical to move past the wall,
however in situations you are still unconsciously allowing to impede you, you
stay mindlessly content with the way things are. Also, Alexa’s commentary on
her accepted stereotypes and those she disagrees with proved the author’s point
entirely. Humans generally only have issues with the way people perceive
aspects of their own lives. For instance, when someone says “golf isn’t a sport,”
typically only those who have ties to the sport have a problem with that. Very
few people will stand up for things that do not directly affect them. These
people are the ones who go on to do great things for humanity with their lives.
I’m not going to lie, when we started discussing how Jews are the smartest
race, I didn’t get too upset ;).
Ryan
Pearson
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