Honor and Public Opinion |
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Authors: | José Carlos Del Ama |
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Institution: | (1) Communication Department, Central Connecticut State University, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050-4010, USA |
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Abstract: | Honor has been an indispensable reference in the life of individuals and societies throughout the course of human history.
As a basic concern of men and women, the phenomenon already appears in the earliest literary testimonies. The heroes of the
Greek, Roman or German epic poems adapt their behavior to the demands of this particular deity, honor. Literature, at any
time, in any culture, in any language, makes constant use of honor as an effective dramatic element. The recurrent presence
is certainly a reflection of the actual significance the phenomenon of honor had in everyone’s life. This essay clarifies
why honor is given such importance; why it has been considered to be more valuable for the individual than his/her own life.
To this end, the mention of public opinion is unavoidable. This phenomenon, in its social psychological conception, is the
key that permits us to enlighten the labyrinth of honor. |
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