Huizinga's "Homo Ludens": Review of Plays

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The play is definitely older than culture. It is important to note civilization has not changed the general idea about the play. Animal also participates in plays just like human do, animals such as young dogs have adopted the essentials of human play. The puppies engage one another to take part in play activities which consist of specific formalities of attitude and gesture. Additionally, animals are also able to develop rules that are observed when playing such as no biting each other. What is fascinating is that out of playing animal also experience enormous and immense fun and enjoyment. This is true because human and animals express their emotions in similar ways and this can also be witnessed when animals play.
A play has a significant function. Psychology and physiology have aided in assigning play a place in the scheme of life. A play is considered as an essential element of relaxation and it also helps in training young creatures vital qualities which are needs later on in life. Additionally, play can also act as an outlet of detrimental and undesir...