Justice is achieved by telling the truth and being courageous. The path to achieving justice is explored in both the play 'Twelve Angry Men' by playwright Reginald Rose and the film 'On The Waterfront' by director Elia Kazan. While triumph can result through challenges and conflict, it is not possible to achieve without justice. However, when faced with inequality and an oppressed society it can be hard for individuals to act courageously to achieve justice. Lastly, when faced with a lack of remorse and empathy it can be difficult to achieve justice. Each text demonstrates the difficulties individuals can be faced with when striving for justice. Triumph can result through challenges and conflict, it is not possible to achieve without justice.
The theme of finding one’s voice and speaking out against violence and victimization is developed through the use of conflict, plot, and characterization in Speak, The Art of Resilience and If. Throughout the texts the theme is revealed through conflict, plot, and characterization. All in all, the three texts are about struggling in life and the only people you have turn against you. In addition, when life gets rough, you are strong enough and capable to overcome any conflict you
In literature, "evil often triumphs but never conquers." By definition, a triumph is only short- term. For example, something short- term would be an achieved title, a victor in a battle, or a winner in a game. These three things are only temporary, as triumphs usually are in novels. By definition, when something is conquered, it remains conquered perpetually. Usually the evil force is unable to conquer, because of the opposite side's mentality. Because of these definitions, this statement is showing that even though evil characters or actions prevail in battles or events, the feat would not last forever, especially in the hearts and minds of the opposite side. I agree with this statement because there is proof that this is true in novels that I have read. Many novels have this common theme: good versus evil. This theme is unquestionably shown in two works, Macbeth and To Kill A Mockingbird.
As Stephen Covey once declared, “Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition- such as lifting weight- we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.” This may seem like no sweat, but in reality it is laborious to do. Nevertheless, there are many people who embody this quote in our everyday lives and even in literature. The short story The Truth About Sharks by Joan Bauer, depicts such a person. In this anecdote, the experience that the protagonist, Beth faced, taught her to stand up for herself and therefore feel empowered. She went from a sullen teenager who was unable to stand up to her uncle and one who felt insecure in the shadow of her cousin, to someone with the confidence to rise above. The Truth About Sharks portrays a vital change that happened to Beth as a result of her being falsely accused of shoplifting and the challenges she faced to clear her name. This article renders a dynamic change that occurred in the main character, Beth who demonstrated the theme stand up for what you think is right.
In the play “Twelve Angry men”, the story line presents a variety of perspectives and opinions between twelve very different men. Some are more likely to be pointed out as prejudice, and others are more focused on reaching fair justice. Clearly, it is quite difficult for different people to vote ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’ in unity when coming to a fair decision. In all of the twelve jurors, I have chosen Juror 3 and Juror 8 for contrast and comparison. I believe that Juror number 3 is a very opinionated man, with more differences than similarities comparing with Juror number 8.
Guilty or not guilty? This the key question during the murder trial of a young man accused of fatally stabbing his father. The play 12 Angry Men, by Reginald Rose, introduces to the audience twelve members of a jury made up of contrasting men from various backgrounds. One of the most critical elements of the play is how the personalities and experiences of these men influence their initial majority vote of guilty. Three of the most influential members include juror #3, juror #10, and juror #11. Their past experiences and personal bias determine their thoughts and opinions on the case. Therefore, how a person feels inside is reflected in his/her thoughts, opinions, and behavior.
Discuss the ideas developed by the text creator about the role self-respect plays when an individual responds to injustice.
Later on, Beth did not like the way this security guard disrespected her at the store. Beth took the actions into her own hands and drove back to the store. Beth went into her car seeking justice and an apology protecting her right. As she entered the store the first person she interacted with was the security guard Madge P. Groton. Beth demanded an apology and she got her independence, priority, and immunity received from the security guard. An analysis of a dynamic character like Beth from “The Truth About Sharks” demonstrates the theme of “Justice will prevail when it comes to protecting your rights and independence.”
In society we often regard someone who has conquered a certain aspect of their life as successful. Whether that be building an empire worth billions or finding their one true love.
Anthony Trollope’s “The Warden” is a classic piece of literature which depicts a very popular and interesting theme: “justice” and “injustice” aren’t always necessarily separate things. The preconceived notions of these two ideas that we have as individuals, do not present a clear and transparent definition of “justice” and “injustice”, as our own subjective beliefs have the potential to influence our opinion more than the truth itself. On top of this, actions taken in the name of justice don’t always result in the same. These ideas are very evident in Anthony Trollope’s “The Warden”, a story about a reverend who is accused of one of the most atrocious injustices; one he does not even consciously realize he is committing.
Mention the pros and cons of our jury system and possible alternatives of it. Also, identify the group dynamics of the jury members
Women have suffered as the result of harassment and discrimination for centuries. Today, women are able to directly confront their persecutors through the news media as well as the legal system. Three important literary works illustrate that it has not always been possible for women to strike back. In Raise the Red Lantern, The Handmaid's Tale, and A Doll's House, the main female characters find ways to escape their situations rather than directly confronting the problem.
In the literature, The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, the idea and representation of justice, and its relationship to that of the treatment of women in Afghan society, the ever-changing politics of Afghanistan, and the desired results of redemption and forgiveness, become illustrated through the novel’s characters and motives. Justice can be defined as the quality of being guided by truth, reason, and fairness. The Kite Runner illustrates the power of influence from an outside power and its effects on society, and the minds and lifestyles of the people. In relationship to the Cheverus High School Grad-at-Grad profile the actions and wrongdoings that take place in the The Kite Runner and in Afghanistan prove to be injustice.
Told from the fresh viewpoint of a young girl approaching womanhood, readers will undeniably find themselves engrossed in Thomas’s brilliant novel, given both a chance to learn with Starr and see the world from a new perspective. The message The Hate U Give communicates is the main reason women are able to vote today and slavery was abolished. Starr had been in the same position as many activists had been in: the position to speak up while others would or could not. As the story progressed, she transformed from a bystander to someone who spoke up on a population’s behalf. A population consisting of bystanders, unable to speak up for itself, is the equivalent of oppression. Had Starr not spoken up, people would have ignored Khalil’s death. Had historical revolutionaries not spoken up, the world would have moved on, oblivious to the injustice happening. Those who are enlightened by Thomas’s beautiful and insightful work will undoubtedly be capable of creating societal
The play "A view from the Bridge" by Arthur Miller shows the tragic demise of its protagonist "Eddie Carbone" and towards his demise we are presented with two different yet similar concepts; justice and the law. Although the two words usually stand side by side, "A view from the Bridge" shows how they are sometimes not synonymous with one another through: a belief in communal law or community values, the American system of justice and the analogy of settling for half.
From goals that people want to accomplish, to minor victories, to even little things like finding a dollar. These are all different ranges of success. It should also be noted that one’s failure could be another’s success. An example being, how previously mentioned winning a soccer game. With two competing sides needed in a soccer game, there must be a victor and a loser. Now one could say that the side that won the game succeeded, but if anyone even the losing team were happy playing the game and happy about the game or about the result then it would be considered a success on whoevers part. As long as one enjoys themselves whether they win or lose and are happy, they can consider whatever they were aiming for a success. With many different types of success it is easy to get it confused with something that isn’t a