Michael Kadish
2/3/96
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Is a leader higher than his group? Or should they be cowering before him? From a very ignorant and probably bigoted standpoint, why doe an Indian chief's headdress contain more feathers than a regular Indians? Does he have more feathers than they do. to show his absolute power, or do his followers wear the smaller headdresses to mimic and to appear in the image of their chief?
Politically, we address our leader with a title showing him to be above us. Socially, we imitate him, trying to be as great or as popular as he is. We copy his actions and his attitudes, not just to be recognized as associating with him, but also to impersonate his greatness. These imitations of him may be done either consciously or subconsciously. For example, the Spanish lisp was brought about because of King Ferdinand; while every woman in America tried to sport Jackie Kennedy's hairstyle and pillbox hats. If a person has power, then obviously she has power and is doing something right. The concept of divine right extends not only to King :Louis and his family, but also to every man or woman who has grabbed the spotlight. They all have done something right to achieve fame, so the populace attempts to emulate them, be it in religion or some other outstanding aspect of their lives.
While writing, an epiphany has struck. This could probably have some obvious flaw, or is obvious in reason, but here goes. I think the leaders who are appointed by the public have had their honors bestowed. on them, with the public trying to become as much like them as possible. In contrast,. those who have grabbed the spotlight without being appointed gain the respect of the public, but their personal habits and lifestyles do not merit followers.
Strangely, though, it has been determined by some Machiavellian type, how to remain in the public's eye. In order to be viewed as a higher class, you must have an indicator. This could mean living a lavish lifestyle or wearing a special uniform. For example, Louis the XVI of France was quite obviously recognizable in his resplendent purple high heeled shoes and expensive surroundings. This is not completely necessary. However, any king who valued his power had something, a wand, a scepter, a seal, a crown, or a ring, that showed he was different, above, and better than everyone else.
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