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The main concept of the piece “Beg the Tired Oracle” is that the ones that help others can be damaged by not only their personal experiences but also the experiences shared by the ones they are helping. It is a fact that the person who is sought out for advice is also the most damaged. This piece shows this because the entire thing is ragged and destroyed. The wood is worn, the masks are ruined, the fridge has been shot 15+ times. In the title, the oracle is being begged, although the definition of begging is “to ask humbly” most people when they think of beg they think of someone on their knees constantly asking something. Someone begging you would tire you out soon because it gets repetitive and wears you down. Typically, young people who

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