It may be romantic of me to think so, but humans are so much more than a name. We are ideas, thoughts emotions, an entire universe trapped in a few neurons. But to others, sometimes we are just a name. And you're right, in our culture, names are just something to identify you and nothing more. But in other cultures (such as Native American) names have a huge meaning! I really enjoyed this write, and I read in your bio that you aspire to be a poet. I believe you have succeeded.
I know that names have different meanings and beliefs to go with them depending on the culture. I wa.. read moreI know that names have different meanings and beliefs to go with them depending on the culture. I was writing in the thought of what started names, and how the meanings are different and yet still the same. Also the fact of what a name truely is without culture dictating its meaning. I wasn't writing about humans but everything that is named pretty much. Tried to keep it general and all, so as not to offend people and cultures.
Thank you for the review :)
10 Years Ago
Oh, I didn't even take into account the naming of everyday objects- very interesting! Language is a .. read moreOh, I didn't even take into account the naming of everyday objects- very interesting! Language is a complex think that we may never understand despite inventing it. Keep in mind that writers occasionally offend. It's practically in the job description.
10 Years Ago
Yup, which is why I try not to. Change it up a little lol
It may be romantic of me to think so, but humans are so much more than a name. We are ideas, thoughts emotions, an entire universe trapped in a few neurons. But to others, sometimes we are just a name. And you're right, in our culture, names are just something to identify you and nothing more. But in other cultures (such as Native American) names have a huge meaning! I really enjoyed this write, and I read in your bio that you aspire to be a poet. I believe you have succeeded.
I know that names have different meanings and beliefs to go with them depending on the culture. I wa.. read moreI know that names have different meanings and beliefs to go with them depending on the culture. I was writing in the thought of what started names, and how the meanings are different and yet still the same. Also the fact of what a name truely is without culture dictating its meaning. I wasn't writing about humans but everything that is named pretty much. Tried to keep it general and all, so as not to offend people and cultures.
Thank you for the review :)
10 Years Ago
Oh, I didn't even take into account the naming of everyday objects- very interesting! Language is a .. read moreOh, I didn't even take into account the naming of everyday objects- very interesting! Language is a complex think that we may never understand despite inventing it. Keep in mind that writers occasionally offend. It's practically in the job description.
10 Years Ago
Yup, which is why I try not to. Change it up a little lol
Few things about me:
1. I love poetry, and write stories when bored and nothing to write comes to mind
2. I have bad spelling
3. I'm a gamer and love anime/manga :3
4. I love reading and writing
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