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Monday, August 29, 2011
O'Malley the Alley Cat
This clip shows different discourses between two cats. Language, social status, and values between the two differ greatly. The alley cat is a care-free nomad who travels alone, but keeps a high status among his circle of friends. When he approaches the affluent lady cat, his body language and accent immediately show her that he does not share the same discourses. She, on the other hand, has a family (is worried that they are not at home), and values a stable life of money, comfort, and education.
In the middle of the story, the cat and her kittens are emerged into the social circle of the alley cat. They enjoy the experience, but miss their home. In the end, the alley cat decides to dedicate himself to life in their world instead, learning and acquiring new discourses.
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