(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something.

enclose or confine (someone) against their will.

accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant.

this could tie back to the outsider rage. outsiders would then relate to those who society or people who aim to make others subservient see as less than. outsiders have this shared rage

the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals

abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food

with great care and perseverance

not harmful or offensive

-apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.

-unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed.

-silly, stupid

1.relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect.

2.attractive or gratifying physically, especially sexually

-with sincere and intense conviction; seriously

earnest: resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction

(of a person) surprised and confused so much that they are unsure how to react.

of the pale gray color of ash.

-(of a person's face) very pale with shock, fear, or illness. -of or resembling ashes

1. an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play.

this line likely means that the act of story telling makes stories have a sedative effect that is to numb people from the message of the story preventing action and inciting passivity.

1. stupefy with or as if with a drug.

2. make (something) have a soporific or narcotic effect.

1. assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument.

2. put in position; place

-disagreeing or incongruous.

we were working on passages 52.. to 5

the characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspiration

unable to be placated. placate- make (someone) less angry or hostile.

relentless; unstoppable.

great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective

In Grammar... change the form of (a word) to express a particular grammatical function or attribute, typically tense, mood, person, number, case, and gender.

2. vary the intonation or pitch of (the voice), especially to express mood or feeling.

written or spoken communication or debate. "the language of political discourse"

speak or write authoritatively about a topic.

especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

Bismarckian despotism refers to the despotic rule of Otto von Bismarck in Germany. Despotism is a form of government where a single person or entity has absolute power

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise.

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formed of a single large block of stone. 2. (of an organization or system) large, powerful, and intractably indivisible and uniform.

the undermining of the power and authority of an established system or institution

having or displaying a passionate intensity

The civilizing mission (Spanish: misión civilizadora; Portuguese: Missão civilizadora; French: Mission civilisatrice) is a political rationale for military intervention and for colonization purporting to facilitate the cultural assimilation of indigenous peoples,

withdraw formally from membership of a federal union, an alliance, or a political or religious organization.

(of a person or a set of views) opposing political or social liberalization or reform

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

excessive exultation over one's success or achievements (used especially in a political context)

strongly reminiscent or suggestive of

1. the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques
2. language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content.

heavily loaded or weighed down

atone for (guilt or sin)

opposing microbial infection. especially : preventing or inhibiting the growth or action of microorganisms (such as bacteria) in or on living tissue (such as the skin or mucous membranes)

he is saying that critics of writers of the past often overlook their takes on "inferior" races when looking at their culture. They put culture on a sort of pedestal that only concerns their important works- the works we celebrate today- and that concerns where we think they belong.

def: * consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position.

def: * involving ignoble (not noble) actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt * dirty or squalid.

def * regard with great respect; revere

a calm, rational, and well-ordered person who belongs to a superior social class.

def 1. (of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited. 2. (especially of a place or stretch of water) calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity

The second meaning of culture is a concept that aims to refine and elevate the "best" of a culture e.g. reading shakespeare as he is seen as one of the best poets

A source of identity

definitions: * make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause * allay or moderate (fears or suspicions). * disguise the seriousness or gravity of (an offense).

First definition of Culture is culture in the literal sense

Culture is in part dictated by the stories revolving around it. Who owns a land, who deserves to own it? All this can be decided in a narrative and ultimately the power to form a narrative or prevent other ones from taking hold is very important to culture and imperialism--> partly forms one of their connections.

denoting the first, original, or typical form of something.

definition: failing to act or protest as a result of moral weakness or indolence.