Hellooo, this is XENIA.
The paragraphs of the novel that I read recently “pride and prejudice” are talking about social events. In 18 century, balls were the best places for knowing new friends. Most attendees were intended to find a suitable partner for marriage. Thus, everyone would be dressed up and showed the most attractive side to others, and the parents were responsible for taking their children there and introducing them to others. On the other hand, there were a few elements of a ball, including music, drinking, chatting, and dancing. People would not only enjoy time with their own partners but also observe everything that happened there. For example, Mrs. Bennet, one of the main characters, observed EVERYTHING that happened at the ball, including counting the number of her daughters talking or dancing with others, how beautiful dresses someone wore, or remembering someone’s facial expression and speculating what happened at that time.
It is interesting that I find the elements of a ball in 18 century are quite similar to the elements of a club in 21 century. Despite the different eras, two are both social occasions, and people all enjoy the atmosphere, drink, dance, and chat there. However, I think there are two differences between the ball in 18 century and the club in 21 century.
One is the potential purpose. For those who go to balls in 18 century, most of them are intended to find suitable partners for marriage. Moreover, they might conceal some real sides of themselves because they would give others the chance of knowing them more. For those who go to clubs in 21 century, fewer people would find lovers from there because they might consider the place for only relaxation and enjoyment. What’s more,
The other one is the attitude toward others’ behavior. Those who go to balls in 18 century, observe almost everything that happened there and even turn those observations into recent issues in town. Thus, it seems that people should notice their behavior to pretend to become the negative issues in town. However, for those who go to clubs in 21 century, there might be one thing people really care about, which is “being released and having fun”.
The improved society makes everything much convenient and efficient, and it also lets us spend less time to know other people. However, is efficiency good in every aspect? I’m not sure about the answer, and I am also wondering whether it is better for us to be back to 18 century and spend much time knowing others sincerely.
Hi my friend, is Felix. The first thing I want to point out is, the font size is tooooooooo small, haha.
ReplyDeleteI'm always interested about the things in the past, especially those fancy clothes in the ball. And I find it very interesting that you compare our club culture to the ball culture back then.
Also I want to say that I feel like people now in the club will also observe something when clubbing, because someone will want to take a chance to have a one night stand there, so they may search for the potential partner, and much more, I always go clubbing with my girl, friends. In order not to get them into trouble or being harassed by perverts, I will observe everything around the club to make sure we are safe.
The thing you mentioned in your log raised my interest in reading the book, and I will definitely read it while I have some free time, thanks for your sharing~ love u