WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Duality. By definition, it means “the quality or condition of being dual, an instance of opposition or contrast between two concepts or two aspects of something.” As survivors, we often talk about “moving forward” as opposed to “getting over” our loss.

Detailed explanation-2: -As hinted at by the word “dual” within it, duality refers to having two parts, often with opposite meanings, like the duality of good and evil. If there are two sides to a coin, metaphorically speaking, there’s a duality. Peace and war, love and hate, up and down, and black and white are dualities.

Detailed explanation-3: -A duality resembles a dualism in that it retains two essential elements but, unlike a dualism, the two elements are interdependent and no longer separate or opposed, even though they are conceptually distinct (otherwise the duality would be a unity).

Detailed explanation-4: -Fire and Ice. Fire and ice are a common example of duality that we see play out in literature, especially when describing romance or competing characters. Imagery revolving around both fire and ice is powerful in describing the nature of each, as well as how incompatible they can be together.

Detailed explanation-5: -Duality is experienced in everyday life. For example, no one would be truly rich or poor if everyone had the same level of wealth, and peace would never be appreciated if wars never existed. Nothing will be valuable if there is nothing to compare its value to.