1. The Life and Theories of Galileo
... period, stated, "Our minds are like our stomaches; they are whetted by the change of their food, and variety supplies both with fresh appetite". Bertolt Brecht, in writing Life of Galileo, plants the essence of Quintilian's quote in his text through Galileo's actions. Though Galileo loses his passion for science, his appetite for food always remains, reflecting his acceptance ... to his belief that humanity will readily accept the knowledge he provides. His appetite for food is overshadowed to a point where the readers can hardly notice his eating without the stage instructions. Yet Bre...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate