In The Fatal Charm of Italy, it is said that "The charm was, as always in Italy, in the tone and the air and the happy hazard of things, which made any positive pretentions or claimed importance a comparative trifling question...he loved 'the delightfully natural human beings one could always be sure of in this land of human nature unbashed' "(56). It is the ability of Italians to make one feel at ease that charms people into wanting to stay or return. As tourists, we believe that life in Italy is just sitting at the cafe' or visiting the ruins. Unfortulately, the reality is that one needs to work to support their lifestyle. We came here to enjoy the history of the city, but we are too busy rushing there to relax and enjoy sitting at a cafe' to read and watch the people pass by. Variety is the spice of life and different people enjoy life in different ways.
I think that I've become obsessed with this question. I believe that the Fatality of Rome is the people and the history of the culture both religious and pagan is the cruelty that comes to life as one explores the history of the city. Rome can also be charming in the beauty of the art and the ruins one finds while exploring.
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Pam, Thank you for incorporating the readings. Remember, the blog in 325 should be longer, i think 3-4 paragraphs. And you needed to address the question more directly about the exhilaration and oppressiveness of Rome. Be sure to add more later. Thanks.
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ReplyDeleteI agree that we might have gotten the wrong impression about the lifestyle of the Romans. We do need to just stay calm and take all of the things we see and hear in. If we're always rushing around and worrying about getting lost then we'll miss out on the experience. I think that it has to do with getting comfortable and once everyone is, we'll feel as comfortable as being back home.
Pamella, Nice work on the blog for aa5 week two. for so reason it seems to be attached to another blog and I couldn't comment on it separately.But well done and thanks for the pictures.
ReplyDeleteI meant to type 225 not aa5!
ReplyDeletePam, I completely know what you are talking about. I think that we look at the culture of Rome, but we do not understand it as much as we thought we did. I agree that we should take some time to relax and really take in everything Italy has to offer us.
ReplyDeletePs. I really like how you put pictures on your blog! You need to show me how to do that sometime!
Pammers, I really enjoyed reading this blog. The way you said "variety is the spice of life" really was great. We can take in this city from so many directions. Great job!
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