Re: A bit of a problem.
J J R (jrovira@juno.com)
Sat, 18 Jul 1998 16:38:28 -0400 (EDT)
<<While I'm on the topic of universal, I just HAVE to get my two cents
in. How about this for universal: a
feeling that is basic and human, like Edna Ponteiller felt in "The
Awakening." I really don't know how to
explain this, but something....primordial, or a connection with nature.
All humans are capable of feeling this,
correct? I guess it depends which side of the fence you're on in the
Universal discussion, but the only thing
that every person has in common is existence, right? Hmm, I guess it is
more clear in my head than on this
email.>>
Well, you see, that's just the problem. I don't relate to Edna at all.
Due to gender differences? Maybe, but if we're gonna call something
Universal then it has to relate to Everyone. Course, I know a lot of
women who think Edna was a spoiled brat-- women who are pretty
independent, business owners, and well educated. So even apart from
gender differences, we have a problem identifying everyone with Edna.
What you've said is that YOU can identify with Edna. No problem there.
I think there's a lot of western women who can identify with Edna. Would
a typical woman in Tibet even understand her struggle? If not, then
maybe her experience is not so universal.
Jim
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