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Catttt Posted 10 years ago
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no single context produces the same set of circumstances as another
Does "no single context produces the same set of circumstances as another" in the following context mean "never a same context produces the same set of circumstances", that is "in this case, the same context of holocaust memorial does not produces the same set of circumstances in Berlin and Viena"?
Context:
Although one of the key questions of the Berlin debate had revolved around the danger of ‘saturation’ and ‘fatigue’ when it came to the public reception of Holocaust memorials in the city, Whiteread’s intervention in Vienna demonstrated vividly that no single context produces the same set of circumstances as another, even if it is the same ‘governing event’ or slice of history that serves as the point of departure.
Context:
Although one of the key questions of the Berlin debate had revolved around the danger of ‘saturation’ and ‘fatigue’ when it came to the public reception of Holocaust memorials in the city, Whiteread’s intervention in Vienna demonstrated vividly that no single context produces the same set of circumstances as another, even if it is the same ‘governing event’ or slice of history that serves as the point of departure.
Top answer
The phrase is badly expressed. While it appears that by "context" the writer means the memorial, the term "circumstances" is confusing because it can also mean the surrounding events or situation. You do not "produce" circumstances.
- The phrase is badly expressed.
- While it appears that by "context" the writer means the memorial, the term "circumstances" is confusing because it can also mean the surrounding events or situation.
- You do not "produce" circumstances.
- Circumstances are what you begin with.
- " But the point seems to be that you get a different audience response in different cities because their citizens bring different experiences to it (even if the memorials deal with the same source event).
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The phrase is badly expressed. While it appears that by "context" the writer means the memorial, the term "circumstances" is confusing because it can also mean the surrounding events or situation. You do not "produce" circumstances. Circumstances are what you begin with. It would be clearer if the writer had said "reactions" or "responses."
But the point seems to be that you get a di
But the point seems to be that you get a di
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