May 8-Landscapes of the Sacred 2-Adrienne Jones

In chapter 8 of “Landscapes of the Sacred,” there is a diagram outlining the tension of space and place within American cultural life. On the left side of the diagram is Comfort, “The Myth of the Small Town.” This myth is based on the sense of comfort and security that is associated with a “homey” place. Although this place may be most comfortable for someone, it also presents a sense of restrictiveness in a person’s life. For example, when a person lives in one area for their entire life, they begin to feel restricted and closed in.