Analysis Of Theatrum Mundi

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I am the main character of my play. The supporting characters are my friends and enemies. My family and teachers are the backstage crew: choreographers, directors, tech, and set movers. They teach me the morals and values that I live by, and they guide me through the play of my life. This is my theatrum mundi.
This does not mean I see myself as the most important character. On the contrary, my version of the theatrum mundi reflects how all people are equal—inside and out. Many different plays take place in the same building, but these plays may have a different setting, different characters, or a different plot. My play is from my perspective. It is about the things that have happened in relation to me. Events are either personally experienced or they are events that others have told me about. The latter events occur backstage, away from my physical line of sight, though they are no less important.
I am limited in my perspective of the world. I know my own thoughts. Beyond that, I know nothing. As …show more content…

If someone walks assertively enough, people will follow. In other words, if you act like you know what you are doing, people will believe you. Due to cognitive dissonance (the idea that if your behavior and attitudes are mismatched, one will change to match the other), the more you act in a certain way, the more you will believe you. Furthermore, when people trust you, they hold high expectations of you. Thus, it becomes easier to succeed.
People are defined by their actions. The ideal version of a person is when their outer actions match their inner beliefs. This creates a sense of confidence for the main characters, and it also allows others to view the main character as having integrity. With my interpretation of the theatrum mundi, every person has their own stage, and each stage is equal in importafnce. I am the main character of my play; you are the main character of

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