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kron essay

In the essay “The Semiotics of Home Décor”, Joan Kron discusses how people desire control over their possessions. She gives many reasons why people own certain possessions and reasons to why they are so important to the person. I agree with many of the points that she offers, but I also disagree with a few. Kron discusses that the homes you live in, the cars you drive, or even the people you interact with are all signs of how well you’re doing in society or the money that you have. People buy certain items to show wealth, competition, status, or a reflection of self. Kron writes "Whether or not it is human nature to be acquisitive, it appears that our household goods have a more meaningful place in our lives than they have been given credit for. What comes across in a wide variety of research is that things matter enormously. Our possessions give us a sense of security and stability". People have put objects such as cars and homes high on the priority list in order to feel...

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