Word: abstractionã
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...reminded that, although a fetus may look ugly, a fetus will inevitably (that is the key word) become a cute little baby. Perhaps if some young women out there considered this fact—instead of deluding themselves into seeing “fetus” as a static abstraction??perhaps they would think twice before denying an innocent person his or her inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—however humble or short that life might...
...introductory notes that the modernism of the play is intended to “reveal the universal relevance of [the] story.” Yet it is from the depiction of the specific that one realizes universality. The impact of the play is diminished when one seeks abstraction??especially when no greater relevance seems to exist in a vague modern setting than in 1900 Russia...
Because the abstract can seem disconnected from daily reality, from the expected, it is often a more difficult form of artistic expression for viewers to connect with. However, it can be rewarding to come to terms with the unfamiliarity of abstraction??by seeing how truly familiar it can be. Some Options in Abstraction provides a venue to visit and contemplate the abstract within a comfortable, organized setting...