Wendy

"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious" - Albert Einstein

Category: Humanities

Rejuvenated Bloom

Chère Révolution

Vive le Roi!

Am I a Humanist

Renaissance humanism was a worldview centered on the nature and importance of humanity, emphasizing the individual’s potential for growth, learning, and achievement. Renaissance humanism had a profound impact on Western culture, influencing art, literature, education, and the development of modern humanistic thought. Some key elements of Renaissance humanism include:

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In the infographic, I list out some of the key elements of humanism. Overall, rate myself as a humanist. The reason for this is humanism affirms human beings’ right and responsibility to give meaning and shape to their own lives. Humanists believe in the value of reason, knowledge, and free inquiry. They appreciate art, literature, music, and crafts as part of our heritage and a source of enrichment. Humanists take responsibility for their own lives, embrace new discoveries, and seek to build a more humane, just, compassionate, and democratic society.

The Top or Abyss?

This found poem was created from the story “Button, Button” by Richard Matheson. Norma and Arthur, the protagonist and antagonist, are a couple. Living in an ordinary apartment, living an ordinary life. One day, a person who seems like a salesman named Mr. Steward came to their house and introduced them to an immoral button. He explained that if you push the button, somewhere in the world someone you don’t know will die. In return, you will receive a payment of $50,000. The message Mr. Steward had brought was rooted in the thoughts of this couple. The two characters stood on two different viewpoints which led to an external conflict. For instance, on page 7, Norma defended herself by explaining that all her desires and “selfishness” were for them, for their family. In the found poem, I repeatedly chose the word ‘us’ to highlight the excuses from Norma and purposely hide the perspective of Arthur to show the conflict of person versus person in a more convert way. In addition, the design artwork Money Mountain and the rope added to the poem reflect how Norma lost herself while deeply attracted to potency and money. 

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