rituals are just things that done, and hold no real weight or meaning. Frits Staal’s theory that ritual is meaningless, supports the opinion of those who see no value in Inauguration Day. Staal states that “performers are totally immersed in the proper execution of their complex tasks (484).” Total immersion means that the people carrying out the ritual, are not concerned with anything other than doing the ritual correctly. The focus is on form, and the ritual is void of any real purpose. If this…
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