1. The most interesting part of the article for me is the story of Mustafa Yildirim and his son, Halil. It was interesting to me because of the huge difference in lifestyle between a father and his son. The article goes into great detail about how Mustafa's tools included a plow while Halil's tools included a fax machine. If I were given information on the two of them, I would never be able to guess that they are even related, let alone father and son. This story really illustrates how Pomegranate has changed in such a short period of time.
2. This article very clearly illustrates how economics and culture interact. First of all, bikinis and nudity were very frowned upon in Pomegranate, and in some cases, people would be stoned for doing so. Now, the people of Pomegranate will use this for advertising and for making a profit in their business. Traditional cultural beliefs have been neglected to make a profit. Secondly, the fez is another example of the interaction between the economy and culture. Like the store clerk said, the fez was illegal for himself to wear, but not illegal for a tourist to wear. The people of Pomegranate will still practice traditional values but when it comes to making money, they will gladly allow tourists to wear the fez. It is remarkable to me how the traditional culture of Pomegranate has dwindled away in hopes of economic gain.
3. People are drawn to the Eiffel Tower simply because it is one of those famous landmarks that everyone wants to see. The entire city of Paris is a popular destination in France because it is known to be romantic, therefore many honeymoons and trips for couples involve Paris. Other popular destinations include magnificent ancient building or palaces as well as beautiful natural sites. These places are very popular because many people love the sites and will say that it is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
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