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Monday, October 20, 2014
Consider this too...
Does consistent rejection and attack justify
revenge?What should be an individual’s
response be to repeated injustice?Discuss this topic, using your observations and your personal experience.
As a child of parents who grew up during the Civil Rights Movement, I have always been taught that despite what injustices are done to a person, that person must not fight back. Despite this, my mother also taught me to not let people "run over me" and fight back if I needed to. Personally, consistent rejection does not justify revenge. As a Christian, I am taught to let God take care of it. Dr. King also quoted that we should turn the other cheek. Personally, if an individual feels mistreated, he should try and liberate himself, instead of trying to avenge himself.
I 100% agree with Alsherrae'. Most people were not taught to fight back so they just let whoever it is continuously mistreat them. My dad always told me don't ever let anyone take advantage of me. I always remeber the saying 'what goes around comes around' and I believe in it. Karma is something that should be taken seriously.
I agree. The injustices one faces is never an excuse for revenge. One must learn not to act out of anger or spite. Those that work against shall receive consequences for their actions. Throughout my life, there have been many situations in which I was threatened or done wrong by. I have never been one to immediately act out of anger so I always turned the other check and let things go without hesitation. everyone around me shunned me for doing so, saying I was weak and unintelligent, but if I were to have reacted in the same way in which was felt to me, I too, would have been incorrect. Revenge is never the answer and it does not truly create satisfaction. Revenge can, in ways destroy one, because they will consume themselves in making sure that the other recieves the same amount of hurt.
Although being mistreated is wrong and no one should ever have the experience of having someone hurt them physically and mentally it does not give that person the right to retaliate. I was raised to forgive but never forget and do not surround myself with people who treat me in that manner. Yes I do understand why people would want to get revenge but I just think it’s a waste of your time. In the show Revenge the main character was so consumed with getting revenge that she was distant from her own life. Even though this is a television show it could be put into real life. Even if only 10 seconds are wasted thinking about how to get back at the person.
I personally agree with you on the faith of believing that God handles on things. Also, that the person shouldn’t let people run over them; however if they are having injustice brought upon them they should in some circumstances stand for what they believe because issues will continue. The times are far different from when your parents were born and we as teens and people as a whole are faced with different forms of injustice and for some different reasons. For example, technology has become one of the most dangerous things to people and your parents probably weren’t concerned with this issue.
Nothing should ever lead a person to revenge. If one is consistently being rejected or attacked then one should take a stand. I was always taught to stand up for what I believe in because as an American individual I havery feelings and a right to freedom of speech. But it should never lead to revenge. Like I stated on my last response, two wrongs don't make a right. One should never lower to a level that they know they are far above. Take a stand for what you believe in. Don't just sit back and continuosly be atracked.
In most cases I believe that revenge would not be the answer, however in real life we have never had a case like in Frankenstein. The creature in my opinion should not have killed William, but I believe that he was entitled to some sort of revenge. I mean Frankenstein creates him and then is terrified of the way he looks. If we look at all of the things the creature could do such as learn language and how to read in such a short amount of time then I am sure that no matter what he looked like it could be overlooked
Although what Frankenstein did monster was absolutely horrible this is still no excuse for the monster to go out and get revenge. two wrongs will never make a right and even though the monster kills Frankenstein's brother that still does not take away all the pain that was inflicted on him. no matter what this monster killing William would not have made a difference in whether he was still looked at as a monster. in a fight that I had with my sibling words were said that were mean and rude, and even though I got back at my brother with a comment just as rude, the pain would he said never really went away. This goes to show that no matter what jas been said you always feel the pain of what has been done to you even if you hurt the person that did the deed.
I wholeheartedly agree Gabby. Two wrongs do not make a right and even today people do not understand that concept. When something happens, their first thought is, "Oh I have to get them back." Little do they know, revenge is a never ending cycle. Once it begins, it is going to occur back and forth simultaneously until both sides act like adults about it. Revenge does not change anything of the past, it only changes reality. Plenty of crimes committed today were acts of revenge, and now there are people serving live imprisonment for something that should have been ignored. People nowadays have a problem with taking matters into their own hands. The monster's neglect was not a justifiable reason to seek revenge at all. It may have felt relieving for the moment, but soon afterward, the same feelings of hurt rose again. Revenge is not the answer in any situation, and it never will be.
Although I grew up around violence, mother tells me to "kill people with kindness," I never listen. I've lost friends to suicide because they tried to turn the other cheek and smile through all of the pain they felt from being taunted and mistreated. Although I know wrong from right, I usually choose what would be wrong. If you hit me, I'm hitting you ten times harder. Sometimes I do let God take care of it and other times I am ignorant and I do exactly what I should not do. Despite of what my mom says, my father says to "do what you have to do." I am more a fan of that. Just being honest.
My grandparents were around during Jim Crow laws. They told it was a very tough time back then, and if they did not follow the rules then they would be punished by the full extent of the law. For example; this one time they told me that a man by the name of Harold Smith used to have teased, picked on, and took money from my grandfather when he was a grown man. He used to have hated riding the bus because he knew that Mr. Smith was waiting for him. Till this day my despite their differences in the past my grandfather made amends with his enemy even though he did all of those mean things to him.
I am a Jehovah's Witness. My family has always taught me that violence is not the answer. If someone picks on me and attacks my person then that does not justify a reason for me to do the same. If a person is being attacked or rejected constantly, the best thing to do would be to treat them how one would want to be treated. My father told me when I was younger "if a person can see that what they are doing phases you, then they'll keep doing it, but if they see that you won't let them get to you, then they'll go away." I always try to guide myself by that principle and while it doesn't work out sometimes, it does help me to keep a cool head when I do feel the need to take revenge.
As a child of parents who grew up during the Civil Rights Movement, I have always been taught that despite what injustices are done to a person, that person must not fight back. Despite this, my mother also taught me to not let people "run over me" and fight back if I needed to.
ReplyDeletePersonally, consistent rejection does not justify revenge. As a Christian, I am taught to let God take care of it. Dr. King also quoted that we should turn the other cheek. Personally, if an individual feels mistreated, he should try and liberate himself, instead of trying to avenge himself.
I 100% agree with Alsherrae'. Most people were not taught to fight back so they just let whoever it is continuously mistreat them. My dad always told me don't ever let anyone take advantage of me. I always remeber the saying 'what goes around comes around' and I believe in it. Karma is something that should be taken seriously.
DeleteI agree. The injustices one faces is never an excuse for revenge. One must learn not to act out of anger or spite. Those that work against shall receive consequences for their actions. Throughout my life, there have been many situations in which I was threatened or done wrong by. I have never been one to immediately act out of anger so I always turned the other check and let things go without hesitation. everyone around me shunned me for doing so, saying I was weak and unintelligent, but if I were to have reacted in the same way in which was felt to me, I too, would have been incorrect. Revenge is never the answer and it does not truly create satisfaction. Revenge can, in ways destroy one, because they will consume themselves in making sure that the other recieves the same amount of hurt.
DeleteAlthough being mistreated is wrong and no one should ever have the experience of having someone hurt them physically and mentally it does not give that person the right to retaliate. I was raised to forgive but never forget and do not surround myself with people who treat me in that manner. Yes I do understand why people would want to get revenge but I just think it’s a waste of your time. In the show Revenge the main character was so consumed with getting revenge that she was distant from her own life. Even though this is a television show it could be put into real life. Even if only 10 seconds are wasted thinking about how to get back at the person.
DeleteI personally agree with you on the faith of believing that God handles on things. Also, that the person shouldn’t let people run over them; however if they are having injustice brought upon them they should in some circumstances stand for what they believe because issues will continue. The times are far different from when your parents were born and we as teens and people as a whole are faced with different forms of injustice and for some different reasons. For example, technology has become one of the most dangerous things to people and your parents probably weren’t concerned with this issue.
DeleteNothing should ever lead a person to revenge. If one is consistently being rejected or attacked then one should take a stand. I was always taught to stand up for what I believe in because as an American individual I havery feelings and a right to freedom of speech. But it should never lead to revenge. Like I stated on my last response, two wrongs don't make a right. One should never lower to a level that they know they are far above. Take a stand for what you believe in. Don't just sit back and continuosly be atracked.
ReplyDeleteIn most cases I believe that revenge would not be the answer, however in real life we have never had a case like in Frankenstein. The creature in my opinion should not have killed William, but I believe that he was entitled to some sort of revenge. I mean Frankenstein creates him and then is terrified of the way he looks. If we look at all of the things the creature could do such as learn language and how to read in such a short amount of time then I am sure that no matter what he looked like it could be overlooked
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ReplyDeleteAlthough what Frankenstein did monster was absolutely horrible this is still no excuse for the monster to go out and get revenge. two wrongs will never make a right and even though the monster kills Frankenstein's brother that still does not take away all the pain that was inflicted on him. no matter what this monster killing William would not have made a difference in whether he was still looked at as a monster. in a fight that I had with my sibling words were said that were mean and rude, and even though I got back at my brother with a comment just as rude, the pain would he said never really went away. This goes to show that no matter what jas been said you always feel the pain of what has been done to you even if you hurt the person that did the deed.
ReplyDeleteI wholeheartedly agree Gabby. Two wrongs do not make a right and even today people do not understand that concept. When something happens, their first thought is, "Oh I have to get them back." Little do they know, revenge is a never ending cycle. Once it begins, it is going to occur back and forth simultaneously until both sides act like adults about it. Revenge does not change anything of the past, it only changes reality. Plenty of crimes committed today were acts of revenge, and now there are people serving live imprisonment for something that should have been ignored. People nowadays have a problem with taking matters into their own hands. The monster's neglect was not a justifiable reason to seek revenge at all. It may have felt relieving for the moment, but soon afterward, the same feelings of hurt rose again. Revenge is not the answer in any situation, and it never will be.
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DeleteAlthough I grew up around violence, mother tells me to "kill people with kindness," I never listen. I've lost friends to suicide because they tried to turn the other cheek and smile through all of the pain they felt from being taunted and mistreated. Although I know wrong from right, I usually choose what would be wrong. If you hit me, I'm hitting you ten times harder. Sometimes I do let God take care of it and other times I am ignorant and I do exactly what I should not do. Despite of what my mom says, my father says to "do what you have to do." I am more a fan of that. Just being honest.
ReplyDeleteMy grandparents were around during Jim Crow laws. They told it was a very tough time back then, and if they did not follow the rules then they would be punished by the full extent of the law. For example; this one time they told me that a man by the name of Harold Smith used to have teased, picked on, and took money from my grandfather when he was a grown man. He used to have hated riding the bus because he knew that Mr. Smith was waiting for him. Till this day my despite their differences in the past my grandfather made amends with his enemy even though he did all of those mean things to him.
ReplyDeleteI am a Jehovah's Witness. My family has always taught me that violence is not the answer. If someone picks on me and attacks my person then that does not justify a reason for me to do the same. If a person is being attacked or rejected constantly, the best thing to do would be to treat them how one would want to be treated. My father told me when I was younger "if a person can see that what they are doing phases you, then they'll keep doing it, but if they see that you won't let them get to you, then they'll go away." I always try to guide myself by that principle and while it doesn't work out sometimes, it does help me to keep a cool head when I do feel the need to take revenge.
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