Dynamic Tension

After friday's intriguing and eyeopening class, Professor Schwartz was able to really dissect and explain the open interpretation qualities of the "Cat's Cradle". Throughout the text, a repeating theme of "Dynamic tension" can be seen. One example is the tension between science and religion. Science is a way in which humans use in order to understand how the world works. By doing so, science uses concrete evidence and proof in order to explain how certain things work. On the other hand, there is religion. Religion is practically an illusion that is used in order to give hope to people about life. In the "Cat's Cradle", the islanders used this faith in order to give reason to their life. The islanders are led to believe in Bokonan, a made up religion that is made up of all lies. The religion itself states that everything within itself is a lie, which throws off readers. However, without this religion and something to believe in, the people would have no meaning to life. Another occurrence of "dynamic tension" can be seen when two people performed the act of Boko-maru. Professor Schwartz drew a picture of two feet's soles touching one another. This is another symbolism of two opposites, in Boko-maru, these two opposites are symbolized by man and woman. This reoccurring theme almost outlines our course title of Truth vs. Lies, a form of dynamic tension within itself.