Compare And Contrast Parthenon And Lincoln Memorial

I wanted to compare the Lincoln Memorial with the Parthenon. While doing research I found that architect Henry Bacon based this monument to the Parthenon: the origin of democracy. Most of Lincoln’s Memorial is resembled to ancient history: the columns, the murals, the roman fasces. I furthered into the comparison and found out the meaning behind each monument. The Parthenon and Lincoln memorial both resemble a political state, and their frieze depict a specific event in their time. The metopes in the Parthenon show the struggle between forces of order and justice, while in the Lincoln memorial the Second Inaugural Address and the Gettysburg Address depict the struggle between freed men and slave, and North and South. Since the Lincoln Memorial was inspired from the

Parthenon they are very similar in the way they were built, with columns holding building all around.

The murals resemble unification of all in the United States, just as we talked about murals in class with religion, it is telling a story of power, faith, and hope. In the mural “Angel of Truth” by Jules Guerin, the angel is symbolized as powerful and peaceful. Although the Lincoln Memorial is a modern day art it reflect and was inspired from prehistoric and ancient art. Lincoln massive sculpture was sculpted by sculptor Daniel Chester French. With the position of Lincolns hand he symbolizes strength and determination and his warm nature.

In chapter 2 How to Mother a Mother, in this chapter Kolker talks about the Mexican cuarentena. The cuarentena is “an ancient set of postpartum rituals still practiced with religious intensity” (39). This cuarentena is “meant to protect the lives of newborn babies and even more urgently their mothers” (39). The positive outcomes from this tradition is that the mothers can have a bond with their new born and get to know them, while recovering. The negative outcomes about this

cuarentena is that in the United States the federal Family and Medical Leave Act “guaranteed U.S. men and women 12 weeks of unpaid leave tie without penalty” (53). Although this act allows men and women the time to recuperate, most people feel that they cannot financially afford to miss so many days. “According to one study, even mothers with fully paid leave took only an average of 10.5 weeks with their babies. Those without paid leave marched back to work after 6.6 weeks” (53). I see value in adopting this tradition because it “acknowledges that you’re still the person you once were, but confusion, even fleeting sadness, is natural” (60). Adopting this idea will decrease postpartum cases in the United States. This will get the parents use to the idea of officially having a baby home, an instant change for the house and family. Becoming a parent brings very stressful situation, for example not being able to soothe the baby when crying, financial changes, and the mother not being able to do many things after labor. I believe that this would cause some form of economical resistance in America. Parents will be taking days off from work, not having an income for spending, some are able to save up for the few day rest. This will also cause a resistance because many of the people practicing the cuarentana will misinterpret the idea of it and not follow the proper guideline for it and unintentionally causing harm.
In chapter 3 How to Court, Kolker talks about the South Asian assisted marriage, “neither traditional arranged marriage nor American dating, but a hybrid of both” (63). The positive outcome that would come from this assisted marriage would be a decline in divorces, “shared background’- shorthand for religion, caste, income, ad aspirations- makes up the basic equipment any couple needs for a chance at happiness” (85). A study shows Indian women in arranged marriage had much higher rates in marital satisfaction than those who married out of “love”(71). This will also help single people look for a mate with better outcomes, than trying to find them themselves. A negative outcome from assisted marriage is that there are certain characteristics and traits that unify the person with their candidates, very broad characteristic. One will also meet a person who is in the same class system, same hobbies, same ideas in life, so on but might lack the chemistry or interest. Personally I think that if someone needs that extra push to find their soul mate, they should be allowed and feel free to ask for assistance from their parents and or friends. I do not think this will cause any resistance to America, because there are so many sites and places one might meet their partner in; they are already using the assistance of something or someplace, so why not use the assistance of someone who knows you well? Love does not happen right away and sometimes will even fade. Based on the studies shown in the book assisted marriage loved each other more than those couple who married out of love.
I agree with using the ogbo in the school system to encourage community service in the students. I believe that adopting this custom offers a realistic perspective to the United States because the community chosen for each grade, varies to what they can handle and do. I think this is such a great idea because United States is very big on community service, especially when applying to college and universities. This idea would benefit the student because they would have a list of community service for references, and they would not have to look for places to volunteer themselves. I agree with Kolker’s concern about the cuarentena. I believe she offers a realistic perspective for this tradition. Doctors, policy makers, and employers should make the cuarentena a serious matters, to protect the health of the parents and much more the baby. I think Kolker makes a very serious point about the importance of the cuarentena, because of the danger of postpartum a parent might have. Kolker’s attitude towards all the tradition are very understandable and she makes realistic perspective as to adopting these ideas. America is the big melting pot full of tradition, customs, culture, etc. and it would not hurt to adopt a few more ideas to better our country and protect those who live in it.