“There is no such thing as a human nature independent of culture,” said Clifford Greetz, and this true. Through all of the environments and people we meet, we seek an adaptation that will transform our placement in society whether we are accepted is not the goal of today but it was in the 16th century. In Stephen Greenblatt’s book named Renaissance Self-Fashioning he versus our ability to create ourselves into a self-fashion that makes us who we are within the society we are bred in. People express who they are through literature, their verbiage, and their tone that they choose to share with the world.
Some of the greats like Shaksphere and Tydale were not well liked in the 16th century because they were not fully accepted due to their styles or writing. Literature can be transformed into beauty but there are one of the three ties that literature will always explain: the lifestyle or behavior of the author, the behavior that is formed by the laws of that time period, and a reaction that is created due to the effect of the laws. Literature is a voice you can use to either be accepted or not to be. We choose what we believe and invest our time in passion in. In my case, I express my interest in the Literature of the Bible and while some may see this as unethical to give your faith in one God, it is the literature that is a reflection of the code that I live by. This code was not only created by me, but believed to be created by men of God, and it continues to cary it’s revelations through generations. In Greenblatt's eyes he sees this as another way of human manipulation in the human identity. In society, the human’s ability to limit the style and creation of literature is what hinders the possibility of power. Through the self-fashioning of the 16th century, Greenblatt has morally told me to write my words without influence of outside factors. While for some it is an inspiration to write based on the flawed reminisce of the unbreakable laws that are maintained in our society, it also liable to create writings with your character to enhance your personality and self preference of behavior. In reality “[...] there are always selves- a sense of personal order a characteristic mode of address to the world, a structure of bounded desire,” because we all have self proclaimed moral that we dare not to cross but there is still a thin line between accepted and valid truth in modern day. From all of the summer reading I have learned many core values that will be beneficial for this class as well as in the future. While most was to help guide me through my wonderment and guide me towards passion, there were many moments where individuality was encouraged to help us be confident in the questions in our mind. When thinking of these questions, it was suggested to take the answer with appreciation whether it is positive or negative because it is another perspective on the subject. Through these readings I have developed more of an understanding of literature and an increased curiosity of what is to come.
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