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Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:40:59 -0600
Laura, Yes, in the end the boy must make a choice but why is the choice difficult and why does a choice have to be made? If only the father was of value in this culture one choice would be made and if only the mother was of value in this culture another choice would be made but in this tale both are of value. If neither parent was of value in this culture then the boy wouldn't care and either way would be fine. However, in this culture both parents have value and hence the conflict of which choice to make engages the community into a discussion. The tale subtly makes a value statement about parents. > I think what is valuable is that it leaves the open door and you are left to see what it > is you value. And I think this is partly true but as I said there is only a conflict because in this culture both parents are valued. And I agree with what you say here: >More important than the specific value, I think, might be > the coming to awareness of our own values and projections. Told in a > group, everyone gets to hear each others. But this does not negate what I have observed... Andre ------ http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! ------ | ||