Clifford Geertz, Ralph Ellison and

Deeper Meaning: A Comparison There is deeper meaning behind the structure of societies rituals and customs. The works of the noted authors Clifford Geertz, Ralph Ellison and Susan Griffin explore the world beneath the words. They explore and interpret three different cultures that are not alike in their practices, yet similar because of the underlying instincts that are inherent in all people. The essay “Deep Play: Notes on the Balinese Cockfight” by Clifford Geertz, helps outs…

…nt on their actions, but all are the same. By showing the instincts that lay beneath the surface in reference to laughter, the way that a culture demonstrates it’s social positions, and how there is a need for structure a society the three authors demonstrate the meaning behind the actions of a people in a society. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**