1. Behind every great man is a great woman (every great man is supported, guided, helped and even pushed by a great woman).
I agree to this statement, because everyone is supported by others, at least one being a woman. Women give strong support no matter the situation. I've been supported by my mom for years, pushing me to what I aim to do and to get past what I dislike.
2. Witches, demons, and evil spirits actually exist.
I agree to this statement, because sometimes in the world there are some things that aren't humanely feasible or explainable. The supernatural are difficult to understand, but the actions that we see show proof of their existence and powers. I remember a couple friends and I rushing out of a bathroom when someone used an incantation to try and summon a spirit.
3. Sometimes it is necessary to do something wrong to get what you want.
I disagree to this statement, because there's usually a moral way to obtain something. When there a wrong way, there's always a right way to do something. Instead of stealing something, I could always just buy it.
4. What goes around comes around (karma).
I agree to this statement, because actions have consequences that have a chance of backfiring. Either a coincidence or simple revenge, anything can happen depending on your initial action. I showed my sister a scary video with a screaming witch once, and some time later a video similar to the one I showed popped back at me.
5. Human beings are easily tempted by things they want, even if it’s wrong.
I agree to this statement, because temptation is a human characteristic of the mind that reflects true desires. Depending on the mindset of the human's morality, the ease of temptation can vary and lead to a reality of actually performing the action they're tempted into. When a student was bullying me, for a while I was tempted to get back at him, even it it was wrong. I never went through with hurting him.
6. If someone feels that the ruler/s of his/her country is destroying the country, that person should try to overthrow the ruler/s.
I disagree with that statement, as it's only one person's feelings. If others share the same perspective as that person does, then the action has a chance of being carried out. People have disliked some presidents in the past, though nothing nothing drastic was done most of the time.
7. There are circumstances or events that justify murdering someone.
I disagree with that statement, as murdering doesn't justify anything. It leads to sadness and sometimes revenge, creating another scenario where someone will believe that murder is justice. It's been heard about a teen singer who was murdered. The brother of the victim considered revenge, but held back as it wasn't a good decision.
8. Success is worth any price you have to pay.
I disagree with that statement, as the goal to succeed isn't always the right one. The goal may be a bad one that's been made to look good by a different perspective, therefore leading to sometimes bad actions to achieve it. I succeeded once in getting another person to stop bothering me, but the steps I took were not right to do.
9. Kings are appointed by God, and they rule as His representatives on Earth.
I disagree with that statement, as it is the Pope who is God's representative on Earth. Kings are decided by bloodline or by recognition by the people. King Henry and all that followed were on the same royal bloodline.
10. Your astrological forecast (your horoscope) is a good indicator of how your day will go.
I agree with this statement, as reading it makes a psychological change in people. Given the forecast, it may turn the person's perspective of things to be better of worse. My horoscope once said I'll have a good day and a quiet read at night, which brightened my day because of the prediction.
11. Traitors should be executed.
I disagree with this statement, because execution resolves immediate hate and brings slow regret. Depending on what the traitor had done and their actions when pit in the light, they can change and make a better turn. One of my past friends betrayed me, but as years went by they slowly realized their actions and redeemed themselves.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Night Thesis and Quotes
Theme: In the novel, Night, the greed for power and endurance of pain in humans corrupts them to perform mortally inhumane acts of brutality against each other, the resulting death being tragic and terrible to ever occur.
Quotes
"... Franek knew where to touch me; he knew my weak point. My father had never done military service, and he never succeeded in marching in stop... this was Franek's chance to torment my father and to thrash him savagely every day."
"The Kapo gave a short speech. 'An ordinary prisoner has no right to meddle in other people's affairs... I'm obligated, therefore, to make it very clear to him once and for all.'... then I was aware of nothing but the strokes of the whip."
"... an old man dragging himself along on all fours... he had a bit of bread under his shirt... a shadow had just loomed up near him. The shadow threw itself upon him. Felled to the group, stunned with blows, the old man cried... he collapsed... and died amid the general indifference. Hi son searched him, took the bread, and began to devour it... two men had seen and hurled themselves upon him... when they withdrew, next to me were two corpses, side by side, the father and the son."
"his son had seen him losing ground, limping, staggering back to the rear of the column. He had seen him. And he had continued to run on in front, letting the distance between them grow greater. A terrible thought loomed up in my head: he had wanted to get rid of his father! He had felt that his father was growing weak, he had believed that the end was near and had sought this separation in order to get rid of the burden, to free himself from an encumbrance which could lessen his own chances of survival."
"...soon a terrible word was circulating - selection. We knew what that meant. An SS man would examine us. Whenever he found a weak one, a musulman as we called them, he would write his number down: good for the crematory."
"One day... we saw three gallows rearing up in the assembly place, three black crows... three victims in chains - and one of them, the littler servant, the sad-eyed angel. The SS seemed more preoccupied, more disturbed than usual. To hang a young boy in front of thousands of spectators was no light matter... the tree victims mounted together onto the chairs. The three necks were placed at the same moment within the nooses... at a sign from the head of the camp, the three chairs tipped over."
Character: Witnessing traumatic circumstances and facing death at many corners, Elie Wiesel reflected the necessary determination to survive for yourself and those around you in the bleakest times of life.
Quotes
"I did not weep, and it pained me that I could not weep. But I had no more tears. And, in the depth of my being, in the recesses of my weakened conscience, could I have searched it, I might perhaps have found something like-free at last!"
"I ran off to look for my father. And at the same time I was afraid of having to wish him a Happy New Year when I no longer believed in it."
"Death wrapped itself around me till I was stifled. It stuck to me. I felt that I could touch it. The idea of dying, of no longer being, began to fascinate me. Not to exist any longer. Not to feel the horrible pains in my foot. Not to feel anything, neither weariness, nor cold, nor anything."
"I woke from my apathy just at the moment when two men came up to my father . I threw myself on top of his body. He was cold. I slapped him. I rubbed his hands, crying 'Father! Father! Wake up... He isn't dead! Not yet!' I set to work to slap him as hard as I could."
"'They're going to do another selection today... a decisive selection.' I was silent. He felt that his time was short... 'Don't talk like that, Father. I don't want you to say that. We shall see each other again this evening, after work.'"
"My father's presence was the only thing that stopped me... He was running at my side, out of breath, at the end of his strength, at his wit's end. I had no right to let myself die. What would he do without me? I was his only support."
Quotes
"... Franek knew where to touch me; he knew my weak point. My father had never done military service, and he never succeeded in marching in stop... this was Franek's chance to torment my father and to thrash him savagely every day."
"The Kapo gave a short speech. 'An ordinary prisoner has no right to meddle in other people's affairs... I'm obligated, therefore, to make it very clear to him once and for all.'... then I was aware of nothing but the strokes of the whip."
"... an old man dragging himself along on all fours... he had a bit of bread under his shirt... a shadow had just loomed up near him. The shadow threw itself upon him. Felled to the group, stunned with blows, the old man cried... he collapsed... and died amid the general indifference. Hi son searched him, took the bread, and began to devour it... two men had seen and hurled themselves upon him... when they withdrew, next to me were two corpses, side by side, the father and the son."
"his son had seen him losing ground, limping, staggering back to the rear of the column. He had seen him. And he had continued to run on in front, letting the distance between them grow greater. A terrible thought loomed up in my head: he had wanted to get rid of his father! He had felt that his father was growing weak, he had believed that the end was near and had sought this separation in order to get rid of the burden, to free himself from an encumbrance which could lessen his own chances of survival."
"...soon a terrible word was circulating - selection. We knew what that meant. An SS man would examine us. Whenever he found a weak one, a musulman as we called them, he would write his number down: good for the crematory."
"One day... we saw three gallows rearing up in the assembly place, three black crows... three victims in chains - and one of them, the littler servant, the sad-eyed angel. The SS seemed more preoccupied, more disturbed than usual. To hang a young boy in front of thousands of spectators was no light matter... the tree victims mounted together onto the chairs. The three necks were placed at the same moment within the nooses... at a sign from the head of the camp, the three chairs tipped over."
Character: Witnessing traumatic circumstances and facing death at many corners, Elie Wiesel reflected the necessary determination to survive for yourself and those around you in the bleakest times of life.
Quotes
"I did not weep, and it pained me that I could not weep. But I had no more tears. And, in the depth of my being, in the recesses of my weakened conscience, could I have searched it, I might perhaps have found something like-free at last!"
"I ran off to look for my father. And at the same time I was afraid of having to wish him a Happy New Year when I no longer believed in it."
"Death wrapped itself around me till I was stifled. It stuck to me. I felt that I could touch it. The idea of dying, of no longer being, began to fascinate me. Not to exist any longer. Not to feel the horrible pains in my foot. Not to feel anything, neither weariness, nor cold, nor anything."
"I woke from my apathy just at the moment when two men came up to my father . I threw myself on top of his body. He was cold. I slapped him. I rubbed his hands, crying 'Father! Father! Wake up... He isn't dead! Not yet!' I set to work to slap him as hard as I could."
"'They're going to do another selection today... a decisive selection.' I was silent. He felt that his time was short... 'Don't talk like that, Father. I don't want you to say that. We shall see each other again this evening, after work.'"
"My father's presence was the only thing that stopped me... He was running at my side, out of breath, at the end of his strength, at his wit's end. I had no right to let myself die. What would he do without me? I was his only support."
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