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- 551: British Society
- ... give up everything she ever wanted and pass the estate into the hands of Harold in order to wait for Felix in lifestyle that she found comfort, happiness and love. fear of being involved in violence: a dramatization made possible by the saving clause of innocence and mistaken motive, and so capable of redemption. As presented by the author, at the start of the book, Harold's mother was very much ... not outright opposed to drinking, certainly, opposed to the people spending their money at the Pubs, which should be put to better use in meeting the families' needs. Further, Felix felt that drinking led to violence to the family being hurt. Harold was in agreement with these ideas. When the riots broke out during the election, he intervened in an attempt to mediate or merged with the crowd in an effort to deflect the violence. The people were out to destroy property or to hurt those who were opposed to their views, particularly where it related to change. Although, again the need for social change was great and their ...
- 552: Brief Shao Lin Monk History
- ... so different from the norm at the time that it became known as distinctly Shao Lin. A problem faced by many western historians and students of religion, is the contradiction of Buddhist principles of non-violence coupled with Shao Lin s legendary martial arts skills. In fact, the Shao Lin practitioner is never an attacker, nor does he dispatch the most devastating defenses in any situation. Rather, the study of gung fu leads to better understanding of violence, and consequently how to avoid conflict. Failing that, a Buddhist refuses to accept an offering of violence (i.e., an attack) and merely returns it to the sender. Initially, the gung fu expert may choose to parry an attack, but if the attacker is both very skilled and determined to cause ...
- 553: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi
- ... his first 'mission'. To get India's residing in South Africa equal rights. In this action he discovered a technique of resistance that is non-violent and more to the fact of accepting a persons violence, allowing them to so the damage they inflict on you, and letting them feel guilty (In a way). This for of resistance is formally known as Passive Resistance. The mission he was fighting for did ... in were protect marches, gatherings and this was all done with Passive Resistance. During Gandhi's life, he was so into this idea of Passive Resistance, if anyone that wanted an Independent India resorted to violence, he would fast until the violence stopped. he did this a number of times and it always worked. Also if he created notes, memos or writings about India's home rule, the government would throw him in jail. The great ...
- 554: Terrorism Esy
- ... the possible uses of the term, many different definitions share common elements, the meaning of terrorism derives from the victim of target. Even with no definite conclusion terrorism can be divided into 5 categories: Simple Violence or threatened violence intended to produce fear or change. Legal Criminal violence violating legal codes and punishable by the state. Analytical Specific political and social factors behind individual terrorist acts. State-sponsored Terrorist groups used by small states and the Communist bloc to attack western interests. ...
- 555: Mohandas K. Gandhi: “Live Simply So Others Can Simply Live”
- ... admiration for this man. It is totally beyond belief how this meek, little man was able to stand up for what he believed in and exemplify how to fight for his rights without means of violence. Gandhi was a true believer that violence was not the answer to his peoples’ problems. I am amazed at his unselfish service to his people. It’s hard for me to understand how someone can believe in something so strongly that they ... reading about Gandhi, I have taken in his thoughts and feelings about issues and it has inspired me in a way to try to live my life nonviolently. When I situation occurs that may involve violence, I will remember Gandhi and try to walk away from the situation peacefully. This awareness of Gandhi’s life has also angered me. It seems to me when God places people on Earth with ...
- 556: Terrorism In The United States
- Terrorism in the United States Terrorism is an international problem, which includes more than terrorist acts. It includes sabotage, destruction of property, efforts to injure, efforts to kill, propaganda that attempts to justify violence, intimidation, and threats. However, terrorism is defined as "the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives," by the FBI (The Terrorism Research Center). Most terrorism is blind ... a statement that the U.S. does not approve of their actions. A non-violent response will not portray the U.S. as a weak state but a non-active one will. However, if retaliatory violence is used, it will lead to further attacks and extents as drastic as war. Osama bin Laden is very treacherous and will be extremely dangerous in the years to come. The U.S. should ...
- 557: Sister Helen Prejean
- ... the anger, the feelings of deprivation, sorrow and feelings of being powerless that one could ever imagine. Yet her chosen path in life, following Jesus Christ, does not allow her to respond with hate and violence. She made it very clear that if she were ever slain then she would not want the slayer to be put to death. (21). When a student at the lecture, here at Roanoke College, was ... Many have not had the opportunity for a good education nor had the stability that they needed, causing them to respond the only way that they know how. In efforts to rehabilitate them, responding with violence and anger only brings forth more violence and anger from someone who understands little about patience and compliance. However, if we take the time to educate and get to the bottom of the problem, there is less of a chance of ...
- 558: Teenagers On After-school Jobs
- ... This reason is very significant for teenagers who choose not to go to college, and their only reason for getting employed is experience. Yet, the most important reason is that jobs keep teenagers away from violence. Jobs are very time-consuming. If a teenager works and goes to school, he will probably not have time to join a gang or get into fights. Nowadays more and more employees are getting drug ... lead a teenager to a better lifestyle and a healthier life. I think teenagers should have after-school jobs. Working teenagers can financially help their parents, get experience for future jobs and stay away from violence. A teenager with a job feels more independent and responsible than a non-working teen. The teenager can bring money into the house to pay for his own necessities. It can also help the teen for future jobs by giving him experience, and it can keep the teenager away from violence. Parents should let teenagers get jobs as long as their teenager wants and it will not influence their performance at school.
- 559: Martin Luther King & Malcom X
- ... followers. And X during one of his public speeches. On the other hand these two men were very different. King was a peaceful man, and wanted results in a peaceful manner. X, however, believed in violence. Hateful riots, killing, and fighting back, literally. King told his followers to remain quiet when being tormented, peaceful riots, and to love one another the same, no matter race or gender. King did not believe that violence would get anyone anywhere. X, although, was different in this way. He believed that if you had to kill some one to get what you want, so be it. Violence in his eyes tended to be the answer to all the questions. X wanted sabotage, and King wanted peace talks. These two men wanted results in a different ways, because of the way they ...
- 560: Edward James Hughes
- ... enough. The few things I have learned from reading about Ted Hughes could be outlined as follows. Some critics describe Hughes as “ a nearly demonic poet, possessed with the life of nature”, “a poet of violence” (4:162), his poetry being “anti-human” in its nature (12:486). According to Pat Rogers, his verse reflect the experience of human cruelty underlying the work of contemporary East European poets such as Pilinszky ... 62). As I. Varnaite put it, to Hughes, “the most admirable beings are the most ferocious and violent ones.” Similarly, the critic Edwin Muir points out the ferociousness of Hughes' imagery by calling it “admirable violence” (9:9).This might be an argument in favour of those, who see some fascist tendencies in Hughes's verse (4:63, 5:62). G. Bauzyte observes that in his negativism, Hughes is close to ... the nature (6:414). Hawk in the Rain, for instance, has the feel of D. Thomas's and M. Hopkins poetry, where the man becomes the joining link between the earth and the “fulcrum of violence”, the hawk figuring in the poem, thus responding to the Thomas poetical credo “the man is my metaphor” (4:163). The critics also note differences between the two poets. By contrast with Thomas, Hughes' ...
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