With great power comes great responsibility. But what are those responsibilities? The responsibilities of power include, but are not limited to, making decisions for the greater good and addressing all concerns and/or issues. These qualities are shown in both George Washington’s Farwell Address and The Lady or the Tiger throughout the text. They represent two different sides of each responsibility. One main responsibility is making decisions for the greater good. In the lady or the tiger it states “He did not hesitate nor waver in regard to his duty in the premises. The youth was immediately cast into prison, and a day was appointed for his trial in the king's arena.” (Stockton). This shows how making decisions for the greater good can have a negative outcome for the people not the leader. The greater good here is that the king can go on letting him love his daughter but the bloodline to him is …show more content…
In The Lady or the Tiger it says that the king had his own way of dealing with the issues and that “It was the duty and the privilege of the person on trial to walk directly to these doors and open one of them.” (Stockton). Although this shows a far darker approach to concerns and issues the king does deal with them accordingly to his barbaric ways. This can also show a possible abuse of power in some opinions. In Washington’s Farwell address however it states “I rejoice that the state of your concerns, external as well as internal, no longer renders the pursuit of inclination incompatible with the sentiment of duty or propriety, and am persuaded, whatever partiality may be retained for my services, that, in the present circumstances of our country, you will not disapprove my determination to retire.” This clearly shows Washington’s attentiveness to possible concerns of the U.S. citizens. He could have easily left the people confused and scared but he reassured them that this is the best
The purpose of an “inaugural address” is to inform the people of his or her intentions as a leader. Two of the most prominent inaugural addresses throughout history are Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s and Barack Obama’s. Franklin Roosevelt’s inaugural address stands the test of time because it gave the American people hope that they may overcome the terrible Great Depression. Similarly, Barack Obama’s address is well known because it inspired millions that we will be lifted out of economic crisis, but it was also remembered as the first inaugural address from an African American president. The inauguration speeches of Franklin Roosevelt and Barack Obama use the rhetorical devices parallelism, allusions, and emotive language to convey their messages
Have you ever watched the Presidential Inaugural Address? Well, you should because you can learn what the new president wants to do with the country you are living in. I analyzed Barack Obama and George Washington’s Inaugural Addresses. There were many differences and similarities between Barack Obama and George Washington’s that I will further explain in this essay. One difference was that Obama’s speech was about trust while Washington’s was about the citizens rights for the new nation. One similarity is that both speeches talked about what each person wanted to do as president. Barack Obama and George Washington's Inaugural Addresses made a big impact on the country.
What is power to a human? As time has gone by, there have been many forms of control and influence in the world. Many strive to achieve total rule over a society or group of individuals. Yet the question still presents itself to the average man. Why does man desire power so greatly even though there is visible trouble that follows? Shelley’s Frankenstein, Vonnegut’s “Harrison Bergeron”, and Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, whether through the situation or the character themselves, depict the evils and hardships due to an imbalance and poor management of power.
The first tone is Patriotic. In “One Last Time,” Washington says “After forty-five years of my life dedicated to its service with an upright zeal….” It represents he cared much for American and expressed his patriotism. As his Farewell Address says, “The home of American…must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism.” This is the evidence that Washington cherish loyalty to his country, a country he built up. The second tone is cautionary. Washington cautions against several things such as neutrality, political parties, and sectionalism. He only mentions neutrality in the song, but Farewell Address has more Washington’s caution to stay impartial in foreign conflict and nation to preserve the liberties. To warn citizens in America, in his Address, he said “but a solicitude for your welfare, which cannot end but with my life, and the apprehension of danger, natural to that solicitude, urge me on an occasion like the present,...... and which appear to me all important to the permanency of your felicity as a People.” It expresses his efforts to protect
How many Americans recognize the man on the back of the one hundred dollar bill? Do you know who he is and why he is on the back of that bill? If you said George Washington then you are right! It is said that when one begins something that others will follow behind you and in George Washington's case that is correct. George Washington paved the way for many other presidents that followed after him up until the one we currently have today. Without our first president we would not have our current president. George Washington made huge contributions and achievements to our country that still stand today.
Power. It is defined as the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of events. Throughout time, certain individuals have acquired power in their society as a way to govern and keep order among their community. Power is not a new concept; it was used in the past by many emperors, kings, and queens, and is still being used by presidents, prime ministers, and dictators. Although, it has been used to further progress societies into what the world is like today, not all power has been used for the best of mankind. But what goes awry to make power turn corrupt? In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, it is illustrated how power can turn corrupt, when authoritative figures, who possess power, abuse it for their personal gain, rather than for the common good of the society.
An example of social responsibility is when the lieutenant gives up some of his young soldiers to UNICEF (which hurts his army’s power) because he knows that they will have better lives there as a growing child. A time where political responsibility is shown is the UNICEF staff has gone through a lot of troubles with rehabilitating their rescued children. Whether it be the former soldiers fighting against each other, fighting the staff, or them just not wanting to try and better themselves throughout the rehabilitation process, the staff always knows how to better the situation and they never give up on their kids. Whenever the kids at rehabilitation would hurt the staff misbehave the staff would say, “It is not your fault that you did such a thing to me,”, stated on page 140, line 13. Another example was when the kids were misbehaving at their new school, and instead of the instructor yelling or getting mad, he said, on page 148, line 24, “It’s not your fault that you cannot sit still in class You will be able to do so in time.” The staff at Benin home had good hearts and continually tried to better the former soldiers lives as much as they could.
Power is addressed in the book as something that Americans do not take seriously. The use of this power is not shown so much as who is in power. I will use three examples of this. Bubbah Offenhouse was in charge of making everyone aware of what to do in case of fallout. However, he chose not to even hand out information on this because he didn’t want to think about it.
Washington’s farewell address mainly focused on foreign policy, but he does express concern for his other ideas such as religion and unity. Today’s foreign policy differs from what Washington had hoped for through his Farewell Address but, his policy today would have many different positive and negative manifestations. With his strong use of diction that strengthens his tone as well as his appeal to ethos, Washington’s address has definitely played a role in America’s current position today.
Under the new ratified constitutional amendments of the United States, George Washington was the first elected president by state electors. The people of the United States wanted a stronger Government but also to preserve its citizen’s civil liberties with proper representation. The Newly created executive branch under the 2nd article of the constitution placed the president as the head of government and is responsible to enforce the laws of congress and command the armed forces. As the first elected president, George Washington’s first inaugural address defines the presidency as a very difficult and challenging task that will be his responsibility to grow the ideals of the new government, preserve the civil liberties of it citizens and
War was fought and an uneasy tension was set over the minds of the americans. Washington stated, “Taking care always to keep ourselves by suitable establishments on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies.” He knew that the country could not be self-sustaining right away and would have to depend on outside forces such as Spain and France. The government and its people would need to allow to open themselves up to the idea of friendship to the people that may have caused harm to their well-being and family. Anything that these nations can offer can and will be temporary and not give in to the demands as they fought so hard to overcome. Washington also warns that “Real patriots who may resist the intrigues of the favorite are liable to become suspected and odious, while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.” Outside forces or greedy members within will take this new found country and try to capitalize on its interests. This was what President Jackson saw with the Bank of the United states. He saw how the rich and powerful would take this opportunity to only gain power from themselves and push those underneath down even further. Jackson took this mindset and weakened the the bank considerably. This would usher in a democratic system using Washington’s vision. With Washington not going for re election, the Federalist party needed to find someone that kept the same ideals as him. John Adams was chosen for his deeds of offering diplomatic relations for other nations. Adams had served in the Continental Congress, been a part of the committee to draft the Declaration of Independence, served as representative to France,... and served as vice president.”(Oakes et al., 2015 pg:244) He was so closely aligned with the principles that Washington fought for that he was
Being the person who people look up to carries a plenteous amount of responsibilities and traits that are key to a strong and secure leadership. Throughout the world's history numerous
“A leader or a man of action in a crisis almost always acts subconsciously and then thinks of the reasons for his action.” (Jawaharlal Nehru) Leaders throughout history have been idolized as the magnificent humans with the ability to sway the heart of man with both silent and thunderous footsteps. One such man being Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Shakespeare dictates that a leader is cunning, sharp minded, and a caring person who is prepared to dedicate their life to a goal and to the people they care for; the reason be “right” or “wrong”.
Leaders have responsibilities to their people; a responsibility to protect and to nurture them. Leaders can reject their citizens needs because they believe that their wants are more important end up destroying the very society they rule. As shown in the novel Lord of the Flies when Jack rejects his responsibility of nurturing and giving the boys a home because he believes his lust for power, which provides him with a sense of security, is more important than the needs of the boys for affection and protection, allowing him to use the boys as objects to accomplish his own desires. This eventually leads to the destruction of society.
Power is defined in the course study notes as the “ability of individuals or groups to get what they want despite the opposition”. Power is derived from a variety of sources including knowledge, experience and environmental uncertainties (Denhardt et al, 2001). It is also important to recognize that power is specific to each situation. Individuals or groups that may be entirely powerful in one situation may find themselves with little or no power in another. The county Registrar of Voters, who is my boss, is a perfect example. In running the local elections office, she can exercise the ultimate power. However, in a situation where she attempted to get the county selected for a desirable, statewide pilot project, she was powerless, completely at the mercy of the Secretary of State. Power is difficult to measure and even to recognize, yet it plays a major role in explaining authority. In organizations, power is most likely exercised in situations where “the stakes are high, resources are limited, and goals and processes are unclear” (Denhardt et al, 2001). The absence of power in organizations forces us to rely on soley hierarchical authority.