Bruce Sterling We See Things Differently Analysis

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In Bruce Sterling’s “We See Things Differently” contains many images of stereotypes, some that are formed due to lack of knowledge of the other sexuality and gender. For example, the image of the American women throughout the story is portrayed as sluts. As well as the Muslim women that being portrayed to be in bondage. These are just one of the many examples of stereotypes throughout the story. Through this imagery and language the story “We See Things Differently” is critical of stereotypes throughout the story. One person does not prove a stereotype of a sex, gender or religion to be true because of that person's actions or beliefs. Even though the end of the story contradicts with my statement not everyone will steal an identity to …show more content…

The observations I’m making about the language here is God is the source of faith and belief for individuals. Each religion has their own beliefs and some are seen differently compared to other religions. The United States of America was founded on the belief in Christianity and God. On the other hand, Muslims base their beliefs off of Islamic religion and Allah. Sterling himself writes, “God is Great; men are mortal and err. If I have done wrong, let the judge of Men decide. Before His Will, as always, I submit” pg.629. The quote portrays the amount of respect and belief that the Muslims have for their god Allah. In many religions, the followers of the religion try to represent their God through themselves. Sterling states,“I have drunk wine several times, though the Koran forbids it” pg.628. As a follower of a religion, there is always going to be a book you refer to for scripture reading. For Christianity, it's the Bible and the Islamic religion it's the Koran. He drinks wine knowing that is against his religion but he claims his actions are all for his God. Sterling himself writes, “It is not that we value our lives lightly. But that we value God more” pg.629. Just like any other religion, there are different denominations that differ from the main religion. In the Muslim religion, there is a denomination called the Jihad. The Jihad is a radical group that performs suicide bombers said to be done for their

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