These cockfights do not necessarily represent how things are among them but it is rather a representation of how they picture themselves being. Through these behaviors and actions, we can understand that the people of Bali use these cock fights not only to set status relationships or to see which mans cock is the most favorite but a way for them to express the emotions that built the society. Lastly, Greetz uses thick descriptions in various parts of his chapter in which he includes context in the behavior of the Balinese people. Some example of this occurs in the sections “Of Cocks and Men,” and “The Fight”. In these sections, Greetz adds facts to his writing which is backed up with more information throughout the reading. For example, he adds words that the Balinese use among the reading, adds a specific visual description of whats going on, and describes who and what is involved in the cockfights, therefore, giving a better understanding of the behavior of the Balinese people, and a better
These cockfights do not necessarily represent how things are among them but it is rather a representation of how they picture themselves being. Through these behaviors and actions, we can understand that the people of Bali use these cock fights not only to set status relationships or to see which mans cock is the most favorite but a way for them to express the emotions that built the society. Lastly, Greetz uses thick descriptions in various parts of his chapter in which he includes context in the behavior of the Balinese people. Some example of this occurs in the sections “Of Cocks and Men,” and “The Fight”. In these sections, Greetz adds facts to his writing which is backed up with more information throughout the reading. For example, he adds words that the Balinese use among the reading, adds a specific visual description of whats going on, and describes who and what is involved in the cockfights, therefore, giving a better understanding of the behavior of the Balinese people, and a better