Response to a Quote

“Where the hands go to present an action, there must go the eyes, where the eyes go, there must go the mind” - Kathakali quote. 

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     Kathkali is an art form, that originates in the Kerala Province of India. It is one of the more modern theater techniques to arise, and is from around the 16th century. The entire theater form is based on hand gestures and facial expressions. One famous quote is, “Where the hands go to present an action, there must go the eyes, where the eyes go, there must go the mind”, and it aptly describes the most key part of kathakali, and that his the energy that one performs it with. actors train for over a decade just to be allowed on stage, and traditional performances last for over twelve hours. the quote explains how the hands explain the actions in kathakali, along with the eye movements and all this must be done with spirit and enthusiasm or the performance isn't true.

     On a more personal note I believe that this quote serves for all other aspects of life as well. Because in kathakali the main method of expression is the hands. the quote says to express yourself, and when you do so, look forward and do so with enthusiasm. No action or venture is not worth it if it isn't attended with full enthusiasm and full attention.

     One great example is when I was in the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat. The only reason I succeeded in my role wa because I gave it my entire effort, almost to the extent where I failed classes. the whole reason the play went so well was because I gave my full effort and entire attention. Which attests tot he quote, that you must go with your hands, or not as all.