Module 3
I am very excited to be learning about such an interesting culture with so much to learn. I also think it is very sad how the Maya people go through so much conflict on their ways of life. No one should ever be judge for the way they live. I also think that all Maya art should be just as important as it was before. Every piece of art has a meaning and should be thought of more sacred than the last. Learning about how the Maya people were so fascinated with writing and the calender intrigues me because it seems like that's all they focused on which is awesome. Over 30 languages that is insane. I also find Menchu is a very smart person keeping her beliefs to herself to protect herself. Her quotes are very powerful to me because she stands up for what she believes in. Makes her a very powerful woman.
I agree, the Maya should be respected like everyone else. They are not hurting anyone with the way they live their lives, and as far as I know, they do not try to force their beliefs on anyone. I also agree that the Mayan culture should not have lost meaning. I think they try their best to keep up their ancient traditions in a time where they are surrounded by more influential, and mainstream media trying to change them.
ReplyDeleteI also think Menchu is very smart, she stands up for her culture and what she believes is right, i enjoyed hearing her speech and talking about reality and how society today tends to want more and more instead of focusing on a persons health for example, and just living simple.
ReplyDeleteI too found Menchu to be very inspiring. She stood up for what she believes in spite of all of the obstacles and continues to speak out on behalf of herself and her people. It would take a lot to do that, especially considering the circumstances already facing the Maya people. Her words are powerful and she is a very strong woman.
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