As everyone is on the edge of their seats, we are updated everyday on the most recent news on COVID-19. Before this outbreak, everyone was wrapped up in their daily lives. Now, people are being forced to take a step back, stay at home, and be with their families. I know that for me personally this has been super rough, as my family always drives me crazy. I feel like I can relate to everyone that was annoyed by Gonzalo from The Tempest. Though I’m trying to see the bright side of this pandemic, it’s hard being stuck in one place without being able to escape. The only time I’m allowed outside the house now is to go to work, which is very straining and busy on my part. Since our dining room has been shut down, to-go has been busier than ever. Customers say one of 3 things: “How’s business?”, “Isn’t it so weird with the restaurant being empty?” and “The world is crazy right now, isn’t it?”. It’s crazy how people are dealing with this insane event.
In class…
In class this week, I reflected over Act 4 and Act 5, and what made them important. I also reflected over our current situation with the coronavirus and The Tempest. Reading over my classmates’ comments, it seems like they are all experiencing similar things as me. Most feel stuck at home and are hoping for school to start up again soon, just like me. It was also interesting to see how they connected out situation to the charterers and what happened with them. Many said they felt like they were stranded on an island, just like Alonso and his men were. They also said there are many people acting like Gonzalo; trying to be positive in this awful situation. The Tempest is truly still relative to our time, and it’s been brought to light by this pandemic.
Practice makes perfect…
I’ve seen a lot of rhetoric used by Cotton Patch and many other restaurants. Many are offering “home kits”, which include usually a pack of protein (like steak or chicken), various sides, a dozen eggs, a loaf of bread, and toilet paper. These packs appeal to peoples emotions and seem to be more logical than going to the store. There are many families that are afraid of the store running out of what they need. Also, if the restaurant already has the items readily available, what need is there to go to the store? These businesses sure do know how to convince people to buy their food.
Works cited
“Shakespeare – Shakespeare.” Memebase, memebase.cheezburger.com/tag/shakespeare.
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