Ok one more question about Historia del hombre que se convirtió en perro.
I was informed today that for my presentations I also have to identify any aforisms, analogies, teoremas and axioms in this story. I personally knwo they exist in the concept of the story but my professor wants examples from the text and I can't find any at all....do any of these appear textual in this play?
First of all, definitions so you know exactly what you are looking for:
1. aforism = a pithy observation, containing a general truth
2. analogies = a comparison between 2 things
3. teoremas (theorum) = an idea that has been demostrated to be true, or assumed to be
4. axiom = an unproved proposition, but self-evident
See if that helps because I have something else to do right now, but I will go back to the play and look later.
Sra
Looking for "direct" ones, it is very difficult in this play to find those 4 things. But looking "indirectly" we can try to make some lines fit. It's a good idea to become familiar with them, in any event.
I've selected some lines that may or may not fit what your teacher seeks.
1. "uno se acostumbra a todo" = generally, I find that tue = aforism
2. "no sabía leer, pero que eso no importaba porque era boxeador" = I suppose a boxer doesn't really have to know how to read = axiom
3. "es un perro, a no dudar" = comparing this man to a dog = analogy
4. "es un perro el que está aquí" = because he acts like one, he seems to be one = perhaps another analogy, comparing the man to a dog
5. "25 años de lealtad" o "35" = as far as I know, dogs do not live that long! = a theorum has to do with math, and it appears they assume this to be true
6. "no come más que el muerto" = that has to be true, because he doesn't eat; he has bones but would give the meat away
7. "¿cómo se llama esa estrella? María" = she is María and it compares her to a star, i seems = analogy
8. "¿Sabe cuántas cosas hermosas hay para ver, de pie, con los ojos hacia arriba?" = although nothing is named, it's self-evident that there is always something interesting in the sky = axiom?
Bueno, ¿qué piensa usted? Seguramente su profesor(a) va a rechazar o aceptar unas, ¿no? Me gustaría saber lo que pasa, p.f.
Sra
In order to identify any aphorisms, analogies, theorems, or axioms in the story "Historia del hombre que se convirtió en perro" (The Story of the Man Who Turned into a Dog), you will need to carefully analyze the text and look for specific instances that fall into these categories.
1. Aphorisms: Aphorisms are concise statements that express a general truth or moral principle. They often provide a nugget of wisdom or insight. In the play, you can search for memorable statements that convey a universal truth in a succinct manner. For example, "A dog's life is not an easy one" could be considered an aphorism if it encapsulates a deep meaning or observation about life.
2. Analogies: Analogies are comparisons that highlight similarities or relationships between different things. In the play, you can look for instances where the author makes comparisons between different elements or ideas. For example, if the author compares the man's transformation into a dog to a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, that would be an analogy.
3. Theorems: Theorems are statements that can be proven true using logical reasoning or evidence. While the story may not explicitly contain mathematical or scientific theorems, you can search for logical arguments or deductions within the text. Look for instances where the author presents a hypothesis or a proposition and supports it with evidence or logical reasoning.
4. Axioms: Axioms are self-evident truths that do not require proof. They are fundamental principles or beliefs that the author may assume or take for granted. In the play, you can look for underlying assumptions or principles that the author builds upon without explicitly stating them as axioms.
To find examples of these literary elements, carefully read the text, paying attention to the author's use of language, metaphors, comparisons, and logical arguments. Take note of any statements that seem to fit into the categories described above. Remember that not all literary works will explicitly contain these elements, so if you are unable to find any examples, it is possible that they may not be present in this particular story.