Is it possible to send a moral message condemning racial prejudice by portraying both the positive and negative sides of both racial groups?
Yes, but it will be tough. When one wants to condemn racial prejudice, we will most likely do it by portraying only the negative sides of both racial groups but then once you put in the negative sides, it seems that your take on this matter differs and is contradictory. However, it is still possible to write out such a story, it mainly depends on the point of view of the author. The author must have experienced both sides before and write in a manner from the POV of one analysing the situation because in some cases, some negative sides may also be the positive sides.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Lynching
This is some information about lynching in my Point of View in 100 words:
In my POV, I feel that lynching is a cruel act of killing someone. In real life, the definition of lynching is the illegal execution of a person. Lynching is a cruel act as some range to burning people to hanging them on trees, such as to let them suffer before they die. Lynching was actually carried out by the Ku Klux Klan, to protect the interests of the Whites thus resorting to killing many Blacks in the United States. Lynching is an unauthorised and selfish act and malicious act to end someone’s else life just to protect one’s interests.
Words: 100
In my POV, I feel that lynching is a cruel act of killing someone. In real life, the definition of lynching is the illegal execution of a person. Lynching is a cruel act as some range to burning people to hanging them on trees, such as to let them suffer before they die. Lynching was actually carried out by the Ku Klux Klan, to protect the interests of the Whites thus resorting to killing many Blacks in the United States. Lynching is an unauthorised and selfish act and malicious act to end someone’s else life just to protect one’s interests.
Words: 100
Ku Klux Klan
The following is some information about the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in 100 words:
The Ku Klux Klan is the name of an organisation in the United States, and is now still believed to be present in the society. The Ku Klux Klan actually has biased opinions, regarding some issues such as white supremacy, white nationalism and anti-immigration. To express their opinions and to execute instructions to behold their notions, their actions result in unthinkable consequences. Some of these methods are classified as terrorism. There were 3 Klan in total, one from 1865-1870s, another from 1915-1944 and the last one ever since 1946. The Ku Klux Klan is also classified as a hate group.
Words: 100
The Ku Klux Klan is the name of an organisation in the United States, and is now still believed to be present in the society. The Ku Klux Klan actually has biased opinions, regarding some issues such as white supremacy, white nationalism and anti-immigration. To express their opinions and to execute instructions to behold their notions, their actions result in unthinkable consequences. Some of these methods are classified as terrorism. There were 3 Klan in total, one from 1865-1870s, another from 1915-1944 and the last one ever since 1946. The Ku Klux Klan is also classified as a hate group.
Words: 100
Mississippi Burning
Q1.) Do you like the movie? Why or why not?
Q2.) Reflect on the phrase, 'Anyone is guilty who watches this and does nothing'. What have you done when you have seen people being discriminated against? What more can you do the next time you witness discrimination taking place?
Personally, I do not like the movie here as it depicts a REALLY NEGATIVE side of prejudice, and this concentrates on the consequences of prejudice, in this case here would be lynching. However, there are some good points about this story which indicates to us the suffering people endured in the past and also the slow progression from minor prejudice to a high-level prejudice. Besides, this is an EXTREMELY violent movie in some parts of it, which really depicts the type and severity of the suffering people endured in the past.
Next, towards myself, I am one that “watches this and does nothing”. But why do I have this kind of reaction? One, I have not ever seen “real-life lynching” in my life, discrimination cases in my surroundings are really minor, although some are violent, they are just some punches compared to the hanging of people on trees in Mississippi Burning. Thus, to avoid getting into trouble, I just “watch and do nothing”. In my surroundings, discrimination cases are minor, some just glare at each other, some don’t talk to each other. So, when will I stand up for justice? My stand is that when the level of the consequences of prejudice starts to get violent, maybe I will step in because these are signs of serious hatred amongst the people. Thus, when I see discrimination, one definitely is to stop the incident, afterwards, it depends on the target audience I would be dealing with. Students, I could send him to the school counselor, adults, I would try to stay out of matters at my age.
Q2.) Reflect on the phrase, 'Anyone is guilty who watches this and does nothing'. What have you done when you have seen people being discriminated against? What more can you do the next time you witness discrimination taking place?
Personally, I do not like the movie here as it depicts a REALLY NEGATIVE side of prejudice, and this concentrates on the consequences of prejudice, in this case here would be lynching. However, there are some good points about this story which indicates to us the suffering people endured in the past and also the slow progression from minor prejudice to a high-level prejudice. Besides, this is an EXTREMELY violent movie in some parts of it, which really depicts the type and severity of the suffering people endured in the past.
Next, towards myself, I am one that “watches this and does nothing”. But why do I have this kind of reaction? One, I have not ever seen “real-life lynching” in my life, discrimination cases in my surroundings are really minor, although some are violent, they are just some punches compared to the hanging of people on trees in Mississippi Burning. Thus, to avoid getting into trouble, I just “watch and do nothing”. In my surroundings, discrimination cases are minor, some just glare at each other, some don’t talk to each other. So, when will I stand up for justice? My stand is that when the level of the consequences of prejudice starts to get violent, maybe I will step in because these are signs of serious hatred amongst the people. Thus, when I see discrimination, one definitely is to stop the incident, afterwards, it depends on the target audience I would be dealing with. Students, I could send him to the school counselor, adults, I would try to stay out of matters at my age.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
American Civil War
This would be a summary of the American Civil War in 100 words.
The American Civil War, by its name, was a war in America from 1861-1865. The causes of this war were the poor political power in the South and the South wanting to continue slavery in the region, and state rights. The war started after Abrahim Lincoln was elected the 16th President of the United States of America in 1960. Based on the demands of the North, the war started, in the first 2 years, the South won many battles but in 1963, they kept losing and were finally forced to surrender in April 1965.
Word Count: 94
The American Civil War, by its name, was a war in America from 1861-1865. The causes of this war were the poor political power in the South and the South wanting to continue slavery in the region, and state rights. The war started after Abrahim Lincoln was elected the 16th President of the United States of America in 1960. Based on the demands of the North, the war started, in the first 2 years, the South won many battles but in 1963, they kept losing and were finally forced to surrender in April 1965.
Word Count: 94
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
TKAM Blog Prompt 7
Many readers have said that reading “To Kill a Mocking Bird” made a difference in their lives. How did the novel affect you? Do you think the novel ultimately paints a positive or negative picture of relations between blacks and whites? Write a personal response about how the novel affected your ideas of personal courage in the face of injustice. Refer to elements of the plot and specific characters to support your comments.
The novel changed my opinion of the victims of prejudice, and in this context, it would be Boo Radley. The novel ultimately paints a negative picture of relations between blacks and whites, however that was in the past not now. People are prejudiced against some people because they are different from ordinary people, especially in terms of disabilities. However, from the content in the story, the opinions of Boo Radley were definitely wrong and he was described such a horrible character that I thought he would have played a large part in the story. However, in this context, people can be judged wrongly, thus receiving unfair treatment due to the fact that they are victims of prejudice. In this story, although those that are prejudiced by others are different from ordinary people on the outlook, it may not mean that one does not have moral domains, in which we assume most of the time when we are prejudiced against other people. Those that act up against injustice are those that have the Kantian view, from this story, it has brought out the different types of prejudice, and the consequences of prejudice, in the context of the Tom Robinson case, deaths even occurred. Thus, it is important for those that have the Kantian view to grow on their personal courage to stand up for those that are wrongful victims of prejudice.
The novel changed my opinion of the victims of prejudice, and in this context, it would be Boo Radley. The novel ultimately paints a negative picture of relations between blacks and whites, however that was in the past not now. People are prejudiced against some people because they are different from ordinary people, especially in terms of disabilities. However, from the content in the story, the opinions of Boo Radley were definitely wrong and he was described such a horrible character that I thought he would have played a large part in the story. However, in this context, people can be judged wrongly, thus receiving unfair treatment due to the fact that they are victims of prejudice. In this story, although those that are prejudiced by others are different from ordinary people on the outlook, it may not mean that one does not have moral domains, in which we assume most of the time when we are prejudiced against other people. Those that act up against injustice are those that have the Kantian view, from this story, it has brought out the different types of prejudice, and the consequences of prejudice, in the context of the Tom Robinson case, deaths even occurred. Thus, it is important for those that have the Kantian view to grow on their personal courage to stand up for those that are wrongful victims of prejudice.
TKAM Blog Prompt 6
Harper Lee’s novel is full of interesting and richly painted characters. Which character was your favourite and why?
I think my favourite character would be Boo Radley. Boo Radley, despite not playing much of an important role in the story, but was integral to how the story is being started and ended. (My views are quite different from TKAM Blog Prompt 4) The presence of Boo Radley allows the readers to see this story from a different perspective; he plays an important role by bringing out how people are prejudiced against him. The presence of him in the house also brings out to readers the serious consequences of victims of prejudice face. He is painted as a horrible character in the start, from the P.O.V of the Maycomb citizens; however, he is painted as one that has a kind heart, thus changing the perspectives of the Finch household. His presence in this story highlights the scenario of prejudice, what happens behind the scenes, what are the consequences, why people prejudiced against him are and most importantly, what is the real truth.
I think my favourite character would be Boo Radley. Boo Radley, despite not playing much of an important role in the story, but was integral to how the story is being started and ended. (My views are quite different from TKAM Blog Prompt 4) The presence of Boo Radley allows the readers to see this story from a different perspective; he plays an important role by bringing out how people are prejudiced against him. The presence of him in the house also brings out to readers the serious consequences of victims of prejudice face. He is painted as a horrible character in the start, from the P.O.V of the Maycomb citizens; however, he is painted as one that has a kind heart, thus changing the perspectives of the Finch household. His presence in this story highlights the scenario of prejudice, what happens behind the scenes, what are the consequences, why people prejudiced against him are and most importantly, what is the real truth.
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