IBÁÑEZ,+MERCÉ

__** Writing exercise Unit 4 **__ The chart shows a visual comparative of people who voted in 1983 and in 2001 respectively in the UK parliamentary elections, expressed by percentages. There are two coloured kinds of figures belonging to each year and the electoral turnout is divided into six different range ages, from people aged 18 to people aged 65 plus. At first sight, the participation is significantly upper in 1983. As a matter of fact, the split is specially remarkable between the youngest and the middle ages, with 20% more voters than in 2001. As is illustrated, in 1983 the electoral turnout oscillates between the six figures a low percentage, about 10%. However, in 2001 the graph indicates an upward trend voters rate, as people were older, rising from 55% to 85% approximately and simultaneously it’s hinted at a voter apathy in youngest sectors. In conclusion, as time goes by it seems the abstention grows amid younger generations. There are many factors that could trigger this behaviour, this social group can not feel represented by any political parties, they may not be involved or interested in political matters, they may perceive theirs votes don’t count or simply the laziness of going to vote physically.

__**THE SEVEN AGES OF MAN**__ These performances uploaded on YouTube are inspired by the William Shakespeare’s play and they narrate -in different styles- the main phases throughout the man’s lifetime. From the cradle to the grave, successive stages are held and certainly, human plays several roles in each one. This fact sometimes provokes me a sensation of unrealism that perhaps Shakespeare pretended to transmit with his work. From time to time walking in the street I’ve this impression, as if we were programmed actors following a complete planned script, in whole it reminds me the movie The Truman Show.

Obviously, this play don’t bear in mind the feminine version, owing to the fact that we have been living and already live in a male-dominated society, like we can appreciate easily in religious, political or working fields. In truth, there’s still a lot to do to speak in equal terms. That’s why, theses stages don’t talk about pregnancy or the original story is only represented by masculine characters.

On the other hand, I find outdated some of the roles. For example, related to the soldier part, I think more suitable to describe this period as the awareness of values and principles in the adulthood. Moreover, the tale is told from a depressing perspective. Assuming that we couldn’t escape from our fate, I’m reluctant to admit a so much negative adaption. There’re loads of experiences that makes us feel alive and happy. From my point of view, in spite of our determined roles, it exists an unpredictable ingredient in life that becomes it exciting and magical in some way.