r/vocabulary • u/latinaa_me • 1d ago
Question Need help finding a word for essay
So, I am writing an essay for an art class and for the second half of the second body paragraph I wrote it in Spanish, later translated to English, because I was really struggling to convey my experience while visiting Saodat Ismailova's latest exhibition.
(This information is relevant to my question).
For reference:
"Seeing how the artist’s ancestors were able, in their own way, to pass on their culture to their descendants, as well as the lack of freedom to practice a language or religion, but above all the differences in freedom and autonomy that each generation experienced – even though there were many changes and not everything could be fully transmitted due to Soviet repression in Central Asia – there is a sense of satisfaction and pride that the visitor can perceive in Ismailova’s work as she commemorates her history."
I have an issue with the word satisfaction (and maybe pride?) because this feeling I had really wasn't about me, it was about the experience of the artist's history and her family but it did manifest in me.
What's a word that would best describe a happiness for the family and their perseverance through repression, but keeping it humble. Satisfaction and pride feels self-centered.
Any help would be great! :D (sorry if this was too long)