"The Horse Dealer's Daughter"

There are many examples in “The Horse Dealer’s Daughter” that tie into the numbers in “Professor”. The example I chose is that of the pond. The pond reminded me of the River Styx in Greek Mythology which is why the number it ties intois the one titled “It’s Greek to Me”. In Greek Mythology, the River Styx separated the world of the living from the world of the dead. The pond in “The Horse Dealer’s Daughter” seemed to do the same thing. Mable went into the pond because she wanted to die, and she was close to death when Doctor Ferguson pulled her out. Also, went the doctor resurfaced from the pond, he “knew he was in the world” meaning that the pond was some unearthly place, like the River Styx. On top of all this, the River Styx means “River of hate”, and when Mable walked into the pond, she hated her father, her brothers, and quite frankly, the entire world, because of the debt and the fact that the horse farm was getting taken away. All of this is why I think the pond is a great example of the “It’s Greek to Me” number in “Professor”.

Why is it, or why isn't it, appropriate to share one's opinion with others?

       There are times when it is important for you to share your opinions with others, and there are times when it is better if you keep your opinions to yourself. If you are working in a group on a project, either for work or for school, it is important that you voice your opinion so that the project contains some of your ideas. Also, if someone asks for your opinion on something, as long as the answer isn't going to hurt their feelings, you should give them your honest opinion.
       On the other hand, if your opinion is going to hurt someone's feelings, it is better if you keep it to yourself. I'm not saying that you should lie to the person who is asking, but you should find some answer that is both truthfull and doesn't hurt their feelings. Also, if you are very opinionated on some really heated topics, unless you want to get in trouble at school, work, or even with the government depending on what the topic is, you should probably keep it to yourself.