" A cry of woman is more powerful than a tale of woe" Explain the statement to context of non verbal communication
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The statement "A cry of woman is more powerful than a tale of woe" is a valid observation. It is true because of two main reasons- the lack of verbal language and the effectiveness of non-verbal communication.
1. Lack of verbal language- Verbal communication depends on words and their meanings. As a prerequisite, for effective communication, both parties must understand the meaning of those words completely, which may or may not be possible. However, in non-verbal communication, words are absent, which lends greater clarity to the communication, at least in this case. It is basic communication that is easily understood by all. So, a cry of pain is understood even by a little child, than an entire story.
2. Effectiveness of non-verbal communication- Additionally, verbal communication seeks to represent the experience and feelings of a person, but non-verbal communication is the direct expression of those feelings. So, in this case, non-verbal expression is the real thing while verbal communication would be a representation of the actual experience. It is but obvious, that the non-verbal cry would have a stronger reaction from the audience than the verbal words.
It is for these two reasons that a woman's cry is more expressive and better understood than a tale that is narrated or read.