Bangkok Wakes to Rain

What is The Swing?

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Asked by Cat on 22 Aug 02:13

Last updated by Cat on 22 Aug 02:14

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Answered by Cat on 22 Aug 02:14

The swing, which is popular in Siam in the 19th century, represents the Western perspective that the Bangkok locals are "uncivilized." To Americans like Phineas, the swing is dangerous and reckless, and it represents what foreigners might see as barbarianism.