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Wedding and engagement rings
A wedding ring or wedding band is a finger ring that indicates that its wearer is married.[1] It is usually forged from metal, and traditionally is forged of gold or another precious metal.[2]
The earliest examples of wedding rings are from Ancient Egypt. Western customs for wedding rings can be traced to ancient Rome and Greece, and were transmitted to the present through Christendom in Europe, which adapted the ancient customs.
Depending on culture, a wedding ring is typically worn on the base of the left or right ring finger, if the wearer is left handed often it will go onto the right hand. Many spouses wear their wedding rings day and night, causing an indentation in the skin that is visible even when the ring is removed. Since the 19th century in the West, it has been considered unlucky to remove a wedding ring once it has been placed on the finger in church.[3]
Contents
1 History
1.1 Historical styles
1.1.1 Gimmel rings
1.1.2 Poesy rings
1.1.3 Other styles
1.1.4 Limited gold content in the United Kingdom
1.2 Double-ring ceremony
2 Compositions and styles
3 Religion
3.1 Wedding ceremony customs
3.2 Post-wedding customs
3.3 Wedding ceremonies that use rings
3.3.1 Christian
3.3.2 Jewish
3.4 Nonuse
4 See also
5 References
History[edit]
Marriage Ring with Scenes from the Life of Christ, c. 6th century, Walters Art Museum
It is commonly believed that the first examples of wedding rings were found in ancient Egypt. Relics dating to 6,000 years ago, including papyrus scrolls, are evidence of the exchange of braided rings of hemp or reeds between spouses. Ancient Egypt considered the circle to be a symbol of eternity, and the ring served to signify the perpetual love of the spouses. This was also the origin of the custom of wearing the wedding ring on the ring finger of the left hand, because the ancient Egyptians believed that this finger enclosed a special vein that was connected directly to the heart,[4] denominated in Latin the "Vena amoris".
The Western traditions of wedding rings can be traced to ancient Rome and Greece, and were first associated with the marital dowry and later with a promise of fidelity. The modern exchange of rings derived from the customs of Europe in the Middle Ages as part of Christendom.[5] In the United States, wedding rings were initially only worn by wives, but became customary for both husbands and wives during the 20th century.[6]
Historical styles[edit]
Gimmel rings[edit]
Gimmel ring with the hoop opened, in the British Museum
Wedding ring of groom and a bride with shadow in form of heart - symbolic sense of love
During the 16th and 17th centuries, European husbands bestowed a gimmel ring upon their wives. Similar to the puzzle ring, the gimmel ring consisted of two interlocking bands. The bride and groom both wore one of these bands after their engagement, and the two bands were reunited during the wedding ceremony. Subsequently, the wife wore the combined ring.[4]
Poesy rings[edit]
The poesy ring was a style of ring that was popular during the Renaissance era. It was a band of sterling silver inscribed with a poem or "poesy".[4]
Other styles[edit]
Different cultures used many other historical styles of wedding ring. For example, see the image below of the Byzantine ring depicting Christ uniting bride and groom. Also, in the Middle East the puzzle ring was a historical custom: this ring consisted of several pieces that joined together into a cohesive band when worn properly. The object of this style of ring was to render it very difficult to put on the finger properly such that, if the wife removed it, her husband would know. The fede ring, being a band consisting of two hands clasped in betrothal, is another historical custom of Europe that ostensibly dates from antiquity.
Limited gold content in the United Kingdom[edit]
In 1942 during the Second World War, British wartime restrictions on the manufacture of jewelry resulted in "utility" wedding rings that were limited to a maximum mass of two pennyweights, being slightly heavier than 3 grams, and were forged of 9 carat gold rather than the traditional 22 carat.[7] The Regional Assayer Office hallmarked these rings, which guaranteed their gold content and compliance with the wartime regulations with a special utility mark adjacent to the mark for the year on the inside of the band; the hallmark resembled a capital "U" with the bottom curve absent or two parentheses enclosing a space, i. e., "( )".
Double-ring ceremony[edit]
The double-ring ceremony describes the exchange of wedding rings by and for both spouses. In several European nations such as the Nordic countries, it is common to exchange plain engagement rings of the same form for both sexes, and typically, an additional, more precious, and bejeweled wedding ring is given to the bride. In the nuptials, the groom's ring becomes a wedding ring also, and can be bestowed anew by the bride as a part of the wedding ceremony. The engagement is commonly a matter of agreement between the two, and the wedding rings are chosen together. Both engagement and wedding rings are worn on the left hand, the bride having both rings together. Occasionally, the groom receives a separate wedding ring. In Germany and Austria, both parties use engagement rings worn on the left hand. At the nuptials, a wedding ring is placed on the right hand, as in several east European nations, including Bulgaria, Poland, and Russia. This can be a new ring for the bride or both, or reusing the engagement rings. Any engagement rings can then remain on the left hand or be transferred to the right hand. In Germany, it has been customary for both the bride and the groom to wear a wedding ring since at least the 1870s[8] and mentions of couples exchanging rings during the wedding ceremony in the Netherlands can be found at least as far back as 1815.[9] In Brazil, Mexico and Spain both sexes also wear engagement rings, and the groom's ring often becomes a wedding ring in the nuptial exchange ceremony. In The Netherlands plain bands can be worn on either hand, left for Catholics and right for Protestants. When engaged, both bride and groom wear what will be the wedding band on the opposite hand and switch hands after the wedding.
Compositions and styles[edit]
In Western nations, wedding rings are often forged of rose, white, or yellow gold; palladium, platinum, argentium silver, or, more recently, silicone.[10][11] The perpetuity of noble metals symbolizes the permanence of the marriage. Common engravings on the inside of the ring include the name of one's spouse, the names of both spouses, the date of the wedding, and/or a phrase of significance to the spouses.[12] In many nations the engagement rings are plain while the bride's wedding ring commonly is bejeweled.
Some customs include the wedding ring as the final of a series of gifts, which also may include the engagement ring, traditionally given as a betrothal present. This custom was practiced in ancient Rome and is possibly much older.[13]
Religion[edit]
Wedding ceremony customs[edit]
A groom placing a wedding ring on the finger of his bride during a wedding ceremony
In several traditions, the best man or maid of honour has the duty of keeping track of a couple's wedding rings and to produce them at the symbolic moment of the giving and receiving of the rings during the traditional marriage ceremony. In more elaborate weddings, a ring bearer (who is often part of the family of the bride or groom) may assist in the ceremonial parading of the rings into the ceremony, sometimes on a special cushion.
Among Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Christians, the exchange of rings is not technically part of the wedding service, but rather are exchanged at the betrothal. It is always a two-ring set given to her by the priest or by the best man.[13] The orthodox Christian Church of Greece has recently stopped performing betrothal blessings separately, as these were often non-committing, and now a betrothal ceremony is the initial part of the wedding service. In many families an informal blessing is now performed by the betrothed ones' parents in a family dinner that formalizes the betrothal. The ceremony of betrothal is now possibly performed immediately before the wedding (or "crowning" as it is more properly called), and the actual symbolic act of marriage is not the exchange of rings, but the crowning.
Historically, the wedding ring was connected to the exchange of valuables at the moment of the wedding rather than a symbol of eternal love and devotion, a sign of "earnest money". According to the 1549 edition of the Book of Common Prayer: after the words 'with this ring I thee wed' follow the words 'This gold and silver I give thee', at which point the groom was supposed to hand a leather purse filled with gold and silver coins to the bride.[14] It is a relic of the times when marriage was a contract between families, not individual lovers. Both families were then eager to ensure the economic safety of the young couple. Sometimes it went as far as being a conditional exchange as this old (and today outdated) German formula shows: 'I give you this ring as a sign of the marriage which has been promised between us, provided your father gives with you a marriage portion of 1000 Reichsthalers' (approximately 20 kg of silver).[14]
Post-wedding customs[edit]
A gold banded engagement-wedding-anniversary ring combination welded together
Byzantine wedding ring, depicting Christ uniting the bride and groom, 7th century, nielloed gold (Musée du Louvre)
Modernly, after marriage the wedding ring is worn on the hand on which it had been placed during the ceremony. By wearing rings on their fourth fingers, married spouses symbolically declare their life-long love for and fidelity to each other. This symbol has public utility, and is presently expected as a matter of tradition and etiquette, so much so that its absence is often interpreted as meaning that the person is single. Many spouses wear their wedding rings day and night. When needed because of hygiene or to avoid damage, they commonly wear their rings on a necklace.
Some cultures exchange additional rings: In some parts of India, Hindu women may wear a toe ring or "bichiya" instead of a finger ring, but the bichiya is increasingly worn in addition to a finger ring. In eastern India, primarily in West Bengal, women wear an iron bangle denominated a "loha". Increasingly, this bangle is plated with gold or silver to improve its appearance. In Romania, spouses celebrate their silver wedding anniversary, i. e., twenty-fifth anniversary, by exchanging silver wedding rings, which are worn on the fourth finger of the left hands along with their original, and usually gold, wedding rings.[15][16]
Wedding ceremonies that use rings[edit]
Christian[edit]
Anglican (Book of Common Prayer of 1662): "With this ring I thee wed, with my body I thee worship, and with all my worldly goods I thee endow: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen."[17]
Eastern Orthodoxy: In the Eastern Orthodox Service of Betrothal, the priest makes the Sign of the Cross with rings over the bride's head while declaring three times "The servant of God (Groom) is betrothed to the handmaid of God (Bride), in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen". Next, it is declared three times again over the bride's head with the names reversed, after which the rings are exchanged three times, either by the priest or best man. The priest asks God "to bless this putting on of rings with a heavenly blessing and that an Angel of the Lord will go before these Your servants, all the days of their life."[18] In the Eastern Orthodox Church, wedding rings are traditionally worn on the right hand.
Lutheran: "I give you this ring as a sign of my love and faithfulness."[19]
Roman Catholic Church: "Name., take this ring as a sign of my love and fidelity. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."[20] Because the equality of the spouses is emphasized in the Roman Catholic Sacrament of Marriage, generally the bride and groom each give to the other a wedding ring and recite the above formula in turn.
Jewish[edit]
Judaism: "You are consecrated to me with this ring according to the law of Moses and Israel." The groom declares this in Hebrew in Orthodox Judaism and both the bride and groom declare it in Reform Judaism.[21]
Nonuse[edit]
While most Christian Churches (such as the Catholic, Lutheran, and Anglican) have the exchange of rings within their wedding liturgies, some Christian denominations eschew the use of wedding rings.
The wearing of plain dress has historically been practiced by many Methodist Churches, in keeping with the teaching of John Wesley, who stated that people should not be "adorned with gold, or pearls, or costly apparel" (this clause is contained in The General Rules of the Methodist Church).[22][23] The first Methodist liturgical text, The Sunday Service of the Methodists, omitted the ring ceremony.[24] As such, members of some Methodist Churches, such as the Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Connection and Bible Methodist Connection of Churches, do not wear wedding rings.[25][26] On the other hand, other Methodist Churches contain the exchange of wedding rings within their services for Holy Matrimony. In the wedding liturgy for the Free Methodist Church, for example, the groom and bride say the following when exchanging rings: "This ring I give you in token and pledge of our constant faith and steadfast love".[27] "A Service of Christian Marriage, Rite I" contained in The United Methodist Book of Worship states that the exchange of rings is optional but when it is done, they are blessed and prounced as "the outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace, signifying to us the union between Jesus Christ and His Church".[28] Following this, the bride and groom state the following as they exchange rings: "Name, I give you this ring as a sign of my vow, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you; in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."[28]
Mennonites do not wear jewelry, including wedding rings, as part of their practice of plain dress.[29] At the time of engagement, a Mennonite man often gifts his bride to be "a special clock as a token of their relationship".[30]
Among Quaker Christians, especially Conservative Friends and Holiness Friends, the wedding ring is traditionally not worn as a part of their testimony of simplicity.[31] Among Quaker groups that do wear wedding rings, the following wording is used by the bride and groom as they are exchanged: "With this ring, I thee wed."[32] The Friends General Conference, for example, teaches that "Although wedding rings are not necessary in a Quaker wedding, the couple may exchange them if they wish. This is often done after they speak their vows."[33]
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"Face Off" is the thirteenth episode and season finale of the fourth season of the American television drama series Breaking Bad, and the 46th overall episode of the series. It originally aired on AMC in the United States on October 9, 2011. TV Guide named "Face Off" as one of the best episodes in all of television in 2011.[1]
Contents
1 Plot
2 Production
3 Reception
3.1 Critical reception
3.2 Awards
4 References
5 External links
Plot[edit]
After failing to kill Gus (Giancarlo Esposito) via a car bomb, Walter (Bryan Cranston) removes the bomb and asks Jesse (Aaron Paul) if he knows of a place Gus frequents that does not have security cameras. Before Jesse can think of one, he is then approached by Detectives Kalanchoe (Gonzalo Menendez) and Munn (Jason Douglas), and taken to the police station, where they proceed to question him about Brock's poisoning. Saul (Bob Odenkirk) has gone into hiding, so Walter breaks into his office for his help, where Saul's secretary Francesca (Tina Parker) asks for $25,000 in exchange for Saul's contact information. Walter goes home to retrieve the cash but suspects hitmen may be waiting for him. After asking his neighbor to check on the house, he spots two men fleeing from the backyard, confirming his suspicions. Walter retrieves the money before the hitmen can spot him.
Jesse is interrogated about the ricin, but he claims it was a lucky guess. Having been contacted by Walter, Saul finally arrives. Jesse tells Saul that Gus often visits Hector (Mark Margolis) to taunt him, which Saul relays to Walter. Upon learning that Gus and Hector are longtime enemies, Walter visits Hector and offers him a chance to kill Gus. Hector contacts the DEA and insists upon talking directly to Hank (Dean Norris), but at the meeting, Hector just curses at Hank through his interpreter and is quickly returned to the nursing home, where Walt has spent the interim preparing a bomb for Hector to use to kill Gus. Walt reminds Hector that the bomb will kill him too, but the old man is determined to have his revenge against Gus, even at the cost of his own life. Tyrus (Ray Campbell) observes Hector's arrival at the DEA, assumes he is turning informant, and phones Gus, who decides to kill Hector, just as Walt anticipated. Tyrus inspects Hector's room for anything suspicious but finds it safe for Gus' visit, failing to spot Walter just outside. Meanwhile, Jesse is released from police custody after Brock's diagnosis reveals that he was not poisoned by ricin. He is immediately kidnapped by Gus' thugs and brought to the lab to cook the next batch of meth.
Gus enters Hector's room and berates him for supposedly being a coward and asks Hector to finally look at him, which is something Hector had always refused to do during Gus' taunting visits. As Gus prepares to inject Hector with a syringe of poison, Hector finally looks at him for the first time in years; first remorsefully, and then with rage in his eyes before ringing his bell numerous times. At first Gus and Tyrus are confused, but Gus then realizes the bell is connected to the bomb that has been fitted under Hector's wheelchair. Before Gus can escape, the bomb explodes, blowing the door off Hector's room and instantly killing Hector and Tyrus. Gus then walks out of the room's remains seemingly unharmed and calmly adjusts his tie. But as nursing home staff rush to the site of the blast, it is revealed that half of Gus' face and scalp have been completely torn off before he falls to the floor and dies. Walter hears the news of the explosion on the radio and is relieved that his plan has worked. He then heads to the lab, kills Gus' two henchmen stationed there, and frees Jesse. Knowing that Hank is closing in on the lab, Walt and Jesse burn it down.
Later, Jesse tells Walter that Brock will live, that he was poisoned by lily of the valley berries, which children sometimes eat because of their sweet taste. Although Jesse questions killing Gus, since Gus never poisoned Brock after all, Walter assures Jesse that it had to be done. Walter calls Skyler (Anna Gunn), who – along with the rest of the family – is learning of the explosion from the news. Skyler asks Walt if he had caused the explosion and what happened, to which Walt replies that he has "won". The season ends with a shot of Walter's backyard, which contains a potted lily of the valley plant, towards which Walter's gun was pointed in the previous episode, implying that he indeed poisoned Brock and expected Jesse to react as he did, turning against Gus instead.
Production[edit]
The special effect of Gus Fring's face having been blasted away took months of preparation
This episode marks the final appearance of Giancarlo Esposito as Gus Fring on this series. The plot wrapup was planned by the series' production team since the beginning of the season, partly because they were not certain at the time whether the series was going to renew for another season. Specifically, the visual effect of Gus Fring's massive facial wounds took months to prepare, with assistance from Greg Nicotero and the special effects team from fellow AMC drama The Walking Dead.[2] The effect was produced using elaborate makeup on Giancarlo Esposito's face, combined with CGI that took two separate shots and combined them seamlessly. The episode's title "Face Off" was also meant to be a reference to Gus losing half of his face in the explosion.[3]
Vince Gilligan explains that the scene where Walt calls his neighbor to investigate his house will likely be cut from re-airings on AMC, since the episode runs long on time.[4]
The songs playing throughout the episode were "Black" by Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi featuring Norah Jones, "Goodbye" by Apparat, and "Freestyle" by Taalbi Brothers.[citation needed]
Reception[edit]
Critical reception[edit]
The episode received unanimous acclaim from television critics. Seth Amitin of IGN awarded the episode 9.5 out of 10, describing it as "the perfect blend of Breaking Bad".[5] Alan Sepinwall, reviewing for HitFix, said the episode was "fantastic, from beginning to end".[6] Matt Richenthal of TV Fanatic awarded the episode a 4.8 out of 5 and described Breaking Bad as "the best show on television".[7] Donna Bowman of The A.V. Club awarded the episode an "A".[8] James Poniewozik of TIME magazine described the finale as "stunning, morally searing and, well, explosive (...) with a few holy-crap moments for the ages",[9] while Tim Goodman of The Hollywood Reporter reckoned that the episode "did a lot of things right, course-correcting most (...) worries and giving viewers not only an action-packed, satisfying episode but putting the show on the path to finish (...) in a nearly perfect dramatic state."[10]
Awards[edit]
The episode was nominated for six Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for Vince Gilligan, Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series, Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One-Hour), and Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role.[11] Editor Skip MacDonald won the ACE Eddie Award for Best Edited One-Hour Series for Commercial Television for this episode.[12]
References[edit]
Jump up ^ "2011's Best Episodes: Flights and Tights and the Final Friday Night Lights Goodbye". TV Guide. Retrieved January 23, 2012.
Jump up ^ Itzkoff, David (2011-10-10). "Vince Gilligan of 'Breaking Bad' Talks About Ending the Season, and the Series". Artsbeat. The New York Times. Retrieved 2011-10-10.
Jump up ^ https://ew.com/article/2011/10/10/breaking-bad-face-off-gus-fring/
Jump up ^ Dixon, Kelley. "Breaking Bad Insider 413" (Podcast). iTunes. Event occurs at 19:48–20:46. Retrieved 5 December 2013.
Jump up ^ Amitin, Seth (October 9, 2011). "Breaking Bad: "Face Off" Review". IGN. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
Jump up ^ Sepinwall, Alan (October 9, 2011). "Season finale review: 'Breaking Bad' - 'Face Off': Say uncle". HitFix. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
Jump up ^ Richenthal, Matt (October 10, 2011). "Breaking Bad Season 4 Finale Review: Who Won?". TV Fanatic. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
Jump up ^ Bowman, Donna (October 9, 2011). "Face Off". The A.V. Club. The Onion. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
Jump up ^ Poniewozik, James (October 10, 2011). "Breaking Bad Watch: The One Who Knocks". Time magazine. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
Jump up ^ Goodman, Tim (October 10, 2011). "'Breaking Bad' Spoiled Bastard: Season Finale: 'Face Off'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
Jump up ^ "Breaking Bad". Emmys.com. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
Jump up ^ Giardian, Carolyn (2012-02-18). "ACE Eddie Awards: Editors Honor 'The Descendants,' 'The Artist'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2012-02-20.
External links[edit]
"Face Off" at the official Breaking Bad site
"Face Off" on IMDb
"Face Off" at TV.com
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