I think that the Parallels and Paradoxes article was one of the more interesting ones we have read due to the outline and connection that we have gotten from the previous readings and speakers. One of the main points that really caught my attention was when Edward said talked about all of the hardships that he and the students encountered on the way to success. He talks about how it was hard at first for the kids to realize what they were doing and to form new identities. As one who has the gift of conversation, it is amazing what he said to those kids in order for them to come out of their shells to break through the struggles and come together to do what they love. Music and the power of change without fear has brought not only a new thought for the kids, but also for people involved on both sides of the conflict.
Another big standout that was also touched upon by Mariam Said, about how Edward and Daniel did not always agree on the same things. Some of them were probably due to the fact that they were both on different sides of the conflict. However, they both had the same goal for the project. They wanted to make a change and still want to continue something that has made a difference in many children's lives. They both also responded about being home in the same way, being with each other creating music even though they had lived in numerous cities without each other. It really shows the special connection they had and Mariam seems to have great control for the future of the project. May its success continue and maybe one day the light will shine bright on the conflict...
I like that you brought up that Edward and Daniel did not always agree, but they had the same goal and ideas for the project and that is what made it so successful. It was so touching to watch the video in class the other day and see this actually take place. It was obvious that all of the teens that were in the orchestra also had opposing views, but were able to put those aside and just focus on creating music together, which broke down barriers which would not have otherwise been broken.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the comment about Edward and Daniel, however I disagree with the fact that they were on different sides of the conflict. I think that although Edward was Palestinian and Daniel is Isreali, they were working toward the same goal and therefore on the same side. I thought that this was really made clear during the speech Daniel made in the film when he accepted the award from the Israeli government where he basically said that Israel is breaking their own vows made in their declaration of independence in what they are doing to Palestinians. I thought this was an amazing moment in the movie.
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