VOX POP.Byline: The Register-Guard Play preview insensitive in·sen·si·tive adj. 1. Not physically sensitive; numb. 2. a. Lacking in sensitivity to the feelings or circumstances of others; unfeeling. b. I object to the misleading presentation "How I Learned to Drive How I Learned to Drive is a play by Paula Vogel. It premiered at the Vineyard Theatre on March 16, 1997 and won the 1998 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The story follows the strained, sexual relationship between Li'l Bit and her aunt's husband, Uncle Peck, from her " received in the June 1 preview article in Oregon Life. The headline ``What victims learn from predators'' is antithetical an·ti·thet·i·cal also an·ti·thet·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or marked by antithesis. 2. Being in diametrical opposition. See Synonyms at opposite. to the theme and intent of the work. I wish The Register-Guard demonstrated more respect for the subject matter of the piece and the great cultural sensitivity surrounding sur·round tr.v. sur·round·ed, sur·round·ing, sur·rounds 1. To extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle. 2. To enclose or confine on all sides so as to bar escape or outside communication. n. the issue. Further, if we are to identify Dr. Vogel as a lesbian feminist (and misogynist mi·sog·y·nist n. One who hates women. adj. Of or characterized by a hatred of women. Noun 1. misogynist - a misanthrope who dislikes women in particular woman hater ), shouldn't the writer of the article clarify their cultural signature (privileged, white, male)? Traditionally, there is a communication between the paper and representatives of local arts organizations. That was not the case in the instance of this article. An opportunity to present a well-rounded, thoughtful introduction to this artistically and socially important Pulitzer Prize-winning work has been lost. COREY PEARLSTEIN Managing artistic director Lord Leebrick Theatre Company |
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