My name is Pavithra Prabhu.
1. In Jennifer Gonzalez’s
“Rhetoric of the Object” (Pg. 86), she quotes Turner “At the home altar women
remake and reinvent the usefulness of cultural symbols, both sacred and
secular, according to their own histories, purposes, needs, desires, and
beliefs.” Clearly, women have an integral part in Ofrenda celebrations; however, does having these designated roles
for men and women further create barriers in gender issues? Or are these
assigned duties harmless and is irrespective of societal expectations of gender?
2. In the Grand Park LA article, it states that “Ofeila is
steadfast to remind individuals that Dia de los Muertos isn’t just a ‘Mexican
Halloween’ celebration.” (Paragraph 8). How does associating both of these
celebrations as one have an impact on Dia de los Muertos? Why does Ofeila want
to keep them separate?
3. In the NEA Tribute video, Rosanna Ahrens refers to an
“oral tradition” while creating the altars (2:10 – 2:19). Referencing to this,
is this oral tradition as important, or possibly more important, than creating
the altar itself?
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