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"Deep Play: Notes On The Balinese Cockfight"
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In the critical essay,
by Clifford Geertz, the author describes a very important part of the
Balinese culture - the cockfight. This fight represents more than it first
appears. Cockfights are well attended events by men only. Bets are taken
on these events. However, the money isn't all that i ....
Middle of essay
....belief; at worst, it is an
outright falsehood. This is something a "common reader" may exp erience.
Initially, he is looking at the big picture. Overseeing the whole culture.
Watching and not interacting, this is why he is not getting the true "it"
he is looking for.
Geertz is able to gain access to the people soon after the essay
begins. This is achieved because the cockfight, which is illegal, is
raided. Everyone takes off running, including he and his wife. The people
were impressed that.... |
| Number of words: 1670 |
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