Fancy vs Dull

 Vandalyn Hudson

3.23.2021

GEOG Response

Fancy vs Dull

    In the article The Eaters and Eaten, the main argument is that bourgeois approaches food by seeing it as a high value because to them food is a commodity. They do not see food as reposeful and always want to portray their wealth by creating fancy dinners and gatherings. With that being said, during the 19th century, consumerism became a thing within the bourgeois culture. Whereas, peasants viewed food as deserving and work accomplished. Since peasants view it in that matter, they believe that food could be exchangeable meaning that food being eaten by a peasant is to fuel their body due to the labour it took.

    Comparing both parties, peasants are said to be conservative while bourgeois are free. Peasants are very grateful for what they have, and view their lives are understanding. They eat the saved produce and share everything with their family, use the same plates for meals, and feel connected with their meals. Bourgeois culture takes everything for granted and are very privileged people. They have feasts to showcase their wealth and have butlers and share their achievements throughout the feasts. For them, boredom doesn't apply to them as they keep conversations going, but because of the way they go about this, it just means their life is boring. Bourgeois create drama eating because they are unhappy with their life. Peasants are always busy and do not make a huge deal about food because they have a rhythm they follow. Peasants have a certain way they go about their life and do it all as a recurring moment throughout their life to reflect. 

    With that being said, bourgeois and peasants is how the world is still. People who like to feel important in others' lives or even in strangers' lives, they want drama eating. Whereas, the people who feel like they don't deserve a lot even though they are the ones who did everything behind the curtain do not want drama eating.