In Reply to: Re: Absolutes posted by Jeff Starrs on July 27, 2000 at 02:05:45:
You probably got it right. There are subtleties there, but the nihilism or decadence or whatever you care to call it, is right upfront.The story: man loses job. Man changes his way of living. Man's new lifestyle really disturbs people. Man is murdered.
Some things that are alluded to: The American Dream, mistaken first impressions-or the truth behind the mask, alienation, does the job or economic status define the person? You could make a list.
For all that, if it did not have a powerful emotional effect, it wouldn't be worth much.
I agree with you about art being provocative. It must be at least that.
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Follow Ups
- Re: Absolutes - edta 17:18:33 07/27/00 (3)
- Re: Absolutes - Victor Khomenko 05:21:57 07/28/00 (2)
- I envy you that you are so far above the concerns of many average Americans today. - edta 19:28:30 07/28/00 (1)
- Sorry pal! - Victor Khomenko 05:07:13 07/29/00 (0)