"Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope." -Robert F. Kennedy
Describe someone (or perhaps a group of people) you've read about in your primary text who embodies Kennedy's statement. What did they do to "send forth a tiny ripple of hope"? Was their contribution unique to the event or can it be replicated by others -- by those living today?
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Daoud Hari the author of The Translator, I would argue placed his life at risk. He escaped an attack on his village--he became a translator risking being mistaken and killed for a "spy" and has worked for The New York Times, NBC and BBC and a few more organizations. At many points in the memoir he was close to death at gun point and there was one point where he only survived because of Philip (his friend). The rebellious group that was trying to kill Hari wanted to kill him because looked like a spy. Quickly, Philip made a call to the rebels group commander that was trying to kill Hari because luckily Philip was an old friend of their commander. They both survived. Hari, risked his life to tell others about the genocide in Darfur and other personal stories about a few people living in despair.
ReplyDeleteWhat he did may be replicated in different situations however, it would only be from someone who really cares. Even then, people do crazy things like place themselves on fire to protest against the war but yet people don't find it moving enough to change anything. If what Kennedy said is true then I guess it brings "tiny ripples of hope".
In the novel Taste of Salt , there is a preacher named Titid who fights to overthrow military dictatorship in Haiti. Titid opened his arms to a group of young boys , orphans , runaways , and anyone that needed a place to stay. He trained these boys and made them his very own backup and bodyguards. Titid made alot of enemies because he was standing up , preaching loud and yelling to all that could hear that they had to be strong and not the military control them. Titid was shot at , bombs thrown in his church, and slandered everywhere he went. Although he was doing what was right he still was shunned. He still gave hope to his young followers , Jeremie , Djo's friend, went against her mothers order and went to hear his sermons every sunday. Titid was such an inspiration to the Haitians , he taught them that hate and violence was never the way. He prevented them from resorting to violence to deal with their problems. Titid did bring these people "tiny ripples of hope". They trusted him and believed what he said. While they were in his church they were engrossed in his sermons holding on to every word.
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ReplyDeleteDaisaku Ikeda, president of the Soka Gakkai International a lay buddhist organization, is an example of an individual who embodies Kennedy's statement. The Soka Gakkai's main motive is to promote world peace and to propogate the happiness of all living beings. Ikeda stresses the importance of showing respect and compassion for other people's lives. In "The Translator" the janjaweed have no respect or compassion for the people of Darfur which is why they are being mistreated. Ikeda has for many years stood up for non violence, he has written many peace proposals for the UN, and humbly leads an organization that has spread to over 91 countries since he has been president. For example, in the midst of the Cold War and the idea of using nuclear weapons Ikeda served as a mediator between Russia and China, this is also an example of using dailogue instead of violence to sovle conflict. He has also dealt with lots of slander from people all over but no matter what he has perserved courageously and has positively impacted many individuals' lives. Ikeda's many accomplishments and encouragement has had a tremendously effect me by giving me hope that I too can accomplish what seems impossible.
I respect what Imogene Williams is pursing and the fact that she has been inspired by Ikeda keeping a spark of hope in her --is good and much better than being hopeless. I'm glad you can stay that way because it's not an easy task. I think that the question of our generation is answering how we can help other countries around us now that we've been knowing for sometime (but not that long) and trying to make that change however, I still remain hopeless and frustrated.
ReplyDeleteI admire the fact that you can show me otherwise.
In Taste of Salt by Frances Temple, a preacher by the name of Titid fought against the military for the better of other Haitian people who were not as strong minded and strong-willed. He spoke out about ideas that he felt were wrong and did not support the well being of others. In effect, there were certain individuals who disagreed with Titid's sermons (sort of like hate groups)or disagreed with his disclaims towards the dictatorship of the military and therefore they would shoot at him and taunt him at his sermons/church. Titid's action were unique due to the fact they were meant to help the people of his country and did it through positive actions but it can also be done by everyday people who are courageous enough to speak out for the better of others and are willing to take on the after effect of their courage as well.
ReplyDeletein the book a taste of salt by frances temple there was a man named titid who was a preacher and he went through the country of haiti spreading his words and thoughts on war and the violence that was taking place. he took little boys under his wing and introduced them to the idea that violence is not the answer. as in most cases people tried to bring him down and overrule his teachings with violent acts but through it all he made it so that the people that were looking up to him seen that he would never resort to violence no matter the circumstance. this connects to kennedy's statement because he brought hope to those around him especially the young boys and this allowed them to have a better outlook on a situation that could otherwise be looked at as horrible.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Arah's incorporation of the book and the fact that the people of Haiti help strongly to Titid's belief. Personally, I believe the main reason for their strong adoration of Titid was because he gave them hope in a situation that otherwise seemed hopeless. He gave them something to hold on to and believe in, especiallyy since Haiti is an extremely poor country most of the individuals there are not involved in government nor do they posses enough knowledge to stand up to it. Then Titid comes and he's their leader. He's smart and strong and is able to stand against something none of the Haitians can.
ReplyDeleteThe novel Taste of Salt by Frances Temple is based oon a young boy, Djo who is providing a story to a reporter of his encounters with the genocide in Haiti while injurded in a hospital. Throughout his story he speaks of his mentor Titid that took in and cared for him and other young men in a church. Titid spoke out against the dictatorship of Haiti. He preached to them to inspire them to rise above the hatred and killings happening in their country. As a group, they opposed the control of the military. Titid is an example of the modern day Martin Luther King Jr. who opposed violence to deal with the issues. Titid preaching to the young men is what gave them that tiny ripple of hope. Titid's contributions are not as unique because other leaders of other races and nations have done things of this sort. If no one did try to speak out against the many issues of the world they would still be present today.
ReplyDeletei agree with imogene when someone does not contain compassion or respect for someone they tend to mistreat them which is one of the problems that is massive in todays society.for example when the nazis were killing the jews it was all becuase of the fact that they thought they were better and the jews didnt deserve to live. in my opinion just because someone may be different that does not give anyone the right to treat them disrespectfully.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the novel, Taste of Salt by Frances Temple, i realized that there was one preacher who stood up for his rights, Titid. His main focus was to fight against the dictatorship that occured in Haiti. Although Titid was hated by many people because of the sermons that he preached, he never gave up in what he believed, which is a democracy. Titid acted as a father figure to a young group of boys, who looked up to him and was inspired by him as well. Titid taught these young boys and other people in Haiti that violence is not the key and that they shouldn't let the military control their every move. Titid definitely gave people hope in his country.
ReplyDeleteAccording to the memoirs by survivors in Children of Cambodia's Killing Fields, the United States of America embodies Kennedy's statement. All of the survivors in the novel were saved by different organizations in the U.S. ranging from a YMCA to a local church. The United States rescued many of the refugees in Cambodia during the evil Khmer Rogue period. The U.S. gave many of the refugees hope of being saved by one of the organizations if they were found. At least the U.S. gave them hope of being saved. The U.S. is one of the world's main super powers and obviouslly is stronger than Cambodia. Of course if we wanted to, we could take over Cambodia full force with our military powers. Many can try to replicate what the U.S. has done, but I stick with my theory that it generally takes a group to make a change and not one specefic individual. The U.S. set forth a big riple of hope to the civilians victimized by the evil Pol Pot.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Leti, I totally agree with your statement "people do crazy things like place themselves on fire to protest against the war but yet people don't find it moving enough to change anything". This is one of the reasons why the question arise of whether it's more important to be smart or significant? Many people simply want to be significant without using their smarts. However, it takes both in order to be something in life. It's equally as important in my opinion to be both. There's no reason to be significant if you're going to also be a dumb character. Why risk your life for something you don't feel passionate about?
ReplyDeleteJustin Swayne: the Jewish community as described in the text, no matter what they underwent as punishment from Nazis, continued to stay as positive as possible and as a result are living proof of the quote aforementioned. this tiny ripple of hope was very beneficial and can easily be continued if people everywhere see each other as equals and band together at any and every chance that prevents itself.
ReplyDeleteA group of people who have "striked out against injustice" are the Jews who fought back against the Nazis. For example in the movie "the pianist", a seperate group of jews had fought back against the nazis even tho the odds were against them winning the small battle. I see this as a tiny ripple of hope because even tho they knew they were gonna die, they had to show the nazis, that just because you can kill someone, doesnt mean you can break their spirits.
ReplyDeletei agree with justin swayne in saying that the jewish community tried to stay as positive as possible, even tho they were being exteriminated. over 6 million jews were killed during the holocaust, but the jewish community still managed to keep their cool.
ReplyDeleteI agree with both swayne & steven that the Jewish community is a perfect example of a group of people who sent a "tiny ripple of hope" simply by staying alive through the holocaust. In the text, they went through much such as concentration camps, enclosement in ghettos, and virtually humiliated, but they always "kept their head up". There example can always be replicated as long as there are people willing to try and make a difference in this world.
ReplyDeleteIn response to steven's comment on "The Pianist", that situation reminds me of something else that was learned in history---African-Americans. They also strived & made a "ripple of hope" both peacefully and physically (i.e. Peace-MLKJR, Physically-Black Panther Party)
ReplyDeleteImogene is right! The main character in her book,Daisaku Ikeda, does offer tiny ripples of hope for the people in the country and also the readers. According to her, Ikeda wants his society to be a utopia. Also he encourages others to be respectful and loving. I can agree that when I read inspirational books I am motivated to overcome my obstacles.
ReplyDeleteDuring the regime of Pol Pot, it was the Vietnamese who provided not only hope--but eventual liberation from the Khmer Ruge (of course, depriving the US of a propaganda victory, and actually saving lives). It could be replicated--with an army.
ReplyDeleteTo Devante: No. The US terrorized Cambodians into supporting the Khmer Ruge. The US was seen as an enemy--after all, it was the US that secretely killed half a million Cambodians.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Imogene: the Soka Gakkai International is a cult. It has long been recognized as a cult with political aspirations. As a first-hand witness of its practices--it is certainly not a....rational...means of accomplishing any true change. Unless irrationalism is your thing.
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ReplyDeletewhen reflecting on the primary text for Mr.wood's class, i notice the jews. it was the jews who, as we saw at the m.o.t., underwent and fought through SO MUCH and are remarkably still living today. i've learned about all the different ways that they were tortured and kiiled and still some were able to escape and to live on to tell the story tht a lot of people deny; that is truly a "ripple of hope," in the words of Kennedy. one of their contributions, the M.O.T. was quite remarkable and can be replicated by others to an extent, however that particular museum presents their information in a very interesting and unique set up, not found in similar institutions.
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after reading my peer's responses, i agree with Justin Swayne's response. the Jews made a remarkable come-back from their struggle.
one person in the book i am reading, entitled Rape Warfare:The Hidden Genocide in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia,that strikes out against injustice was M. after learning of the horrific genocidal rapes occurring in her native country M sent documentations of the mass rapes occurring in her country to Bill Clinton's foreign policy advisor. M also went to Zagreb to work witht he Croatian feminist group, Kareta, which gives particulr attention to the needs of women who have survived genocidal rape. M's effort to inform people is a great thread of hope b/c the more people that know about the horrific events, the more people there will be speaking out against it and trying to stop it. the things M did can be done by others as well.
ReplyDeletei agree with Courtney Sykes,Titid's contributions are not as unique" because other people have done the same thing in different countries. but even though this hasn't been a one time occurance, there still needs to be more people like Titid, or Ghandi, or Martin Luther King Jr, that preach for a change that can come about through non- violence. i think the world would be a much better place if there were.
ReplyDeletewhen i look back into the text we read in mr woods class, this prompt makes me thuink of the jews and what they all wen threw and put up with, and after all that , the jews are still here. they would go there all kinda of different murders and yet someof them still got away to not get killed.
ReplyDeletei agree with elbert, the jews are a pefect example of ripple of hope because they stood alive during the holocost. they had to go threw alot such as concentration camps.
ReplyDeleteI can't recall any texts that exemplifies how an individual stands up for someones rights or just stands up for their beliefs. But ibelieve that the jews in a way created a ripple of hope. After learning about the genocide these past couple of weeks I think that if it wasn't for hope the few jews that did make it out wouldn't have. I'm more than sure that it were a couple of Jews in the camps and ghettos that had those few inspirational words that kept hope alive.
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ReplyDeleteAlthough we probably didn't read something that actually shows how someone stood up for something, I think that The Pianist did. There was a scene where a group of Jews tried fighting back from a building and ended up getting executed.Wladyslaw Szpilman,the protagonist, says that it was all for nothing.Dorota,a friend helping him hide from the Nazis, then tells him that it was not useless and lets him know that even though the Jews were killed it sent atleast a tiny ripple of hope.
- This contribution was unique but it does show people from today that one person can send atleast a tiny ripple of hope.
- I agree with Brooke in that even though many were killed there were some that survived. I believe that does send of ripple of hope to anyone because surviving the Holocaust was almost impossible.
ok. So Robert F.Kennedy is intelligent, and his quote for sure is. Some people think that little things don't matter, or one person can't do anything, but a single man can bring about so much. For exampe, my dad may be one person, but when he saves that one little girl or boy from a burning building, he brings hope to us as people that there a still a few good people left, and the number can surely increase.In my reading, a section called stereotyping has an Asian American boy who analyzes how he is supposed to be due to his race. Which is stupid, stereotypes are stupid. Adnd he realizes that stereotypes are retarded, because you can't classify a group of total different people except their similarity in race by assumptions that ae false. "We all hold misleading stereotypes of people that limit us as individuals in that we cheat ourselves out of the benefits different cultures can contribute... It may be too late for our parents' generation to accept that each person can only be judged for the characteristics that set him or her apart as an individual. We,however, can do better." His ideals bring about a "tiny ripple of hope", and it can be acted out by humans today, because Iwill surely follow in his footsteps. This qoute from this boy makes me to want to make sure i don't give in to steretypes, because then i'll be a hypocrite.
ReplyDeleteI agree with jody that there had to be someone in the Jewish camps that would speak inspirational words, to give a little hope.The text shows how they went through "hell", and they lasted for so long in those conditions.Someone had to keep them going. Some words, even a simple nice gesture could've helped those Holocaust survivors. Even a little girl who kept fghting, could give hope and inspiration to her mother. A little can doa lott. Where else can we start.
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In "We regret to inform you that we will be killed with our families," the Hutu "accomplices", were a ripple of joy in my eyes. Although the author briefly mentioned them, I still believe, that the fact that there were Hutus who decided to stand aginst the Hutu ideology deserve praise for their bravery and support. Of course those who opposed the idoelogy could have sided with their own kind, and agreed in the mass slaughter of the Tutsi, but they stood for what was right, and were the first to be killed. It was a sad chapter to read, but I adore the Hutus who stood for the Tutsi, and hope to have the same courage they had to stand for what is right.
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I also agree with Brianna miller and Imogene's view on how hateful people tend to mistreat those who don't agree with their views. The Hutus who opposed the Hutu ideology were the first ones to be slaughtered for their beliefs. And for that, I will always believe that despite mistreatment, abuse, and even death, standing for you believe is more important and thus heroic, than to ever fit in with the crowd.
In the novel that I am reading called “Children of Cambodia’s Killing Fields” by Dith Pran Kennedy’s statement is upheld by the Vietnamese intervention of the Khmer Rouge genocide of the Cambodians. When the Cambodians got word that the Vietnamese were trying to help them they were hopeful of better days with this new change of power. When the Vietnamese acted to liberate the Cambodians from their torture it gave forth a ripple of hope that the Vietnamese could save them from this horrible predicament they were in. To set forth the tiny ripple of hope they defeated the Khmer Rouge and put an end to The Pol Pot Regime. Their contribution can be replicated by others living today because we can all set forth hope by trying to help others. When one person starts a movement others will normally follow because once the initial step is made it is easier for people to contribute and join in.
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ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you when people have a lack of respect and compassion for others bad things will happen. We all really have to realize that we are all the same. Deep down we are all linked not by race, religion, or looks but by all of us being human beings. All of us are special in our own way and if we all can come together as a people then we can make this world a better place for everyone. The first step has to be taken within ourselves to realize that we have to help one another to look forward to a better outcome. It is in like sports, if everyone works for the same goal and cooperates with each other then you will win the game.
In the novel "Buried Secrets" by Victoria Sanford, the author herself embodies Kennedy's statement. By documenting the massacres and other crimes against humanity, she brings justice to the survivors and Guatemala overall. By including the testimonies of survivors such as Dona Lucia and Dona Manuela, who cared for several children whos parents had been killed or died of hunger. People like them gave a ripple of hope to the rest of the victims and reminded them that they were not alone and their children would be safe to tell their stories oe day to gain justice. What these women did as well as the rest of the survivors can be be achieved by today's citizens. To look after others is possible and Sanford did this by documenting this injustice and bringing hope to the familys of the dead.
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ReplyDeleteI agree that individuals tend to mistreat those who do not agree with their views or fit in with their norms. In Dona Lucia's case, her husband was beat for having new clothes and boots because the soldiers did not believe he could afford them. She went to the villages mayor and he did nothing because of fear. He wanted to be liked by the army that he did nothing and simply said it was not in hes power to do anything.
In Beverly Allen's Rape Warfare:The Hidden Genocide in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, M. embodies Kennedy's statement. M. is driven to speak of the issues she hears about in her native country of Croatia after serving as a translator there over the Summer and learning about the difficulties women in her country have endured. M. brings up the issue to her professor and together, both women continue to spread the word of genocidal rape. As M. begins to spread the word to others, more and more people become driven to act upon the issue. It is in this way that M. delivers hope to the women suffering from genocidal rape as Kennedy once stated people have the ability to do. M.'s simple act of informing others and bringing awareness to the issue is the first step towards generating change and it is something that anyone can do today.
ReplyDeleteWell this is easy, seeing as the principle characters in my novel, Victoria Sanford & Julia seek to reveal the truth of genocide in Guatemala. Hence the title Buried Secrets: Truth & Human Rights in Guatemala. Julia is the reason Sanford is able to understand & communicate with the Mayan people. Julia in fact is not the womans name but a pseudonym because she feared being punished or ridiculed by her people for interacting with an "American woman who was up to no good." Before each chapter, Sanford quotes individuals from who she got information. She quoted Julia, "If they ask you my name, tll them you don't know. Tell them you can't remember." This quotation reveals the fear Julia felt as she did something few others were willing to do. Julia is crucial to the story as she was also well known in her town and was able to interview people who witnessed the genocide more closely. If it were not for Julia, we would not have the detailed stories of this npvel to explain the agony Mayans experienced during this era in Guatemala. Other individuals like Juan Manual Geronimo explained their reason for speaking up: "We want peace.We want people to know what happened here so that it does not happen here again, or in some other village in Guatemala, or in some other department, or in some other country." All these men & women serve as inspiration and hope for those wh believe we can't make a difference.
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Joseph Suina, the author of "In The Barrio" writes as his younger self, one of the few young people with a good head on their shoulders. He talks about his neighborhood and how rough it is most of the time. Even though much progress hasn't been achieved, slowly more and more chuldren have to be watching him or others and thinking "do I wanna actually be somebody or an adult still playing dangerous childish games?" Some may go down the wrong road, but that's their choice, of course, but I know more people have sense than not. Every movement starts with one person with an idea or vision. The only times they are not successful are if they aren't delivered correctly or its simply a bad idea. But if it is lead with passion by a strong courageous person, there will definately be followers. Ex: How do you think Hitler became so popular? He was an evil man, but a very strategic leader and thats how he molded people's minds into mush. He attracted more than a ripple of hope (for him) and his actions could definately be replicated. Let's just hope they aren't.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lindsey that it only takes one person to stand up & fight for what they believe in. Often times, it is fear that stops people from acting on their beliefs but as soon as one person has the courage to do so, it encourages others and removes some of that fear because they no longer feel alone. Also, the individuals give hope to those being opressed as it lets them know that they are not alone and people do care about them and are working to make their situation better or known so nothing like it repeats itself.
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ReplyDeletetotally agree. it would only be logical for there to be inspirational speakers in the ghettos during the Holocaust. In that case, there could have been a strong leader, but weak followers or visa-versa (sp). Its sad that they couldnt fight back because of the terrible conditions: no food, no energy, all the disease but the littel strength they had had to come from somewhere. Words are the most powerful weapon ever. They only do great things if you use them for those purposes.
I agree with Lindsey. It only takes one person to do something and encourage others to do the same. There may be many people that notice something is wrong, but they never take action because they are scared of the consequences. If one person sees that something is wrong and decides to speak up, then others who disagree with what occurs will also follow. With so many people taking action together, a sign of hope to eliminate social issues is released, meaning that there is greater hope of fixing the issue.
ReplyDeleteIn the novel, we wish to inform you that tomorrow we will be killed with our families, the Hutus who opposed the mass murders of the Tutsi sent out a ripple of hope for the remaining Tutsi. The Tutsi had no voice, so the only people who can fight for them are the Hutus who believe what’s right and what’s wrong, not for their belief in the Hutus practices. With a guilty conscience for so long, the small group of helpful Hutus were willing to risk their lives to save the Tutsi that were left. It’s bad enough the Tutsi couldn’t trust churches and hospitals, so entrusting in god’s word and keeping their Christian faith, god answered their prayers with the helpful Hutus. It is unique and unpredictable for enemies to change their minds and lives of their opponents, especially during a genocide. Anyone today who believes killing another person because of a differentiation in looks, religion or race is a way to eliminate their ideology, belief and opinion should define the word humanity first.
ReplyDeleteI can agree with Courtney Sykes and inubaby, people usually have a representative who is willing to fight for the rights of their people. People can depend upon one person to fight for them, but at the end of the day they will have to learn how to fend for themselves.
ReplyDeleteUhm...there was a part in the movie we were watching called "the Pianist". It was when the Jews that remained in the ghettos revolted against the Nazis. Historically, they did and were able to hold them off for a month. They had gained a sense of hope. They felt that they were going to try not being the victims. Although they didn't necessarily succeed, they were the people who gave other Jews as well as others more hope, since no one had ever stood up against the nazis that were trying to wipe them out completely. Thats pretty inspiring. Something like this CAN be replicated today, but it would really depend on the situation. It can be thought of as kind of a last resort.
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ReplyDeleteThat's a good point. I really do agree. But when you say that it only takes one person to encourage others, it can either be in a positive or a negative way. People would speak up more easily if there weren't consequences, but it's worth facing those consequences if it's something you believe in. [to a certain extent.]
The group of journalists, Alice Stone Blackwell, Isabel Barrows and Julia Ward Howe, embody Robert F.Kennedy's statement about hope. While expected to produce mediocre work because of their gender, these women capture the gruesome truth about the Armenian genocide. Peter Balakian's, "The Burning Tigris", not only demonstrates the importance of these women in exposing the world about ignored events and leading the United States newspapers with relevant issues, highly disregarded by established news corporation. Alice's candid efforts to cover the daily tragedies in Armenia, instigated activist social relief projects that resulted from people becoming informed about this event and goverments forced to act. Yet, her extended work with Bostonian newspapers not only allowed her to address global issues, but it enabled Blackwell to become a leader in women suffrage and rights. Her interests in defending human rights complies with Kennedy's ideal about activism and hope. We can't negate our most intrinsic desire for a better world, and as Blackwell and these other women exposed the world to the truth and debated the rights of women in the United States, we can see their result infused into the progressive social movements that followed and acted on human rights. (I would consider their efforts, not as a ripple but as a wave.)
ReplyDeleteI agree with Courtney Sikes comment; everyone eventually needs to stand up for themselves. That doesn't mean that people can be denied assistance when needed, but the simple intent of making a declaration of our beliefs and disagreements with decisions made by others, deserves applause. Not everyone does that because of fear and even in the most uncomfortable situations as in a genocide; courage to stand up, regardless of the end result, deserves merit.
ReplyDeleteIn the text from "Facing History and Ourselves" in the stereotyping section, Jeanne Park talks about how although it "may be too late for our parents generation to accept that each person can only be judged for the characteristics that set him or her apart as an individual."
ReplyDeleteWe can make a difference. As cliche as it sounds and as hard as it is..it literally only takes ONE person to stand up and start making a change to benefit humankind. Once one person speaks out against an injustice, other people will begin to realize it and those who realized it before will find the courage to stand up for what they beleive is right as well.
i agree with Medina, who agrees with Jody. If one person stands up for themselves or for their beliefs, other people will do the same. it is like a ripple effect and a lot of times people are simply too scared to express how they really feel untill someone with similar beliefs does.
ReplyDeleteit seems as though the world follow trends...whether its material things or characteristics. most people follow whatever everyone else is doing just to fit in. for example if someone makes fun of a geek, others will think thats its ok. Vice versa,if someone became friends with a geek, they would think it was perfectly fine. All we need in the world today is more trendsetters, than followers. In the text( blue book ) " Facing History and ourselves" the author J.Park states that its not too late for our generation to make a diffrence!
ReplyDeletei agree w.jody, medina and sunny! it only takes one person to stand up for something, and it more people will as well. Some people are afraid of mbeing the odd ball. It starts to happen like a domino effect, and next thing you know evryones voice will be heard to state their opinion!
ReplyDeleteIn my text, the Vietnamese as Sal said, brought hope to the Cambodians terrorized by the Khmer Rouge. It could be replicated but foreign nations hesitate when they have the choice of involving themselves in a genocide, when there is nothing for them to gain. Like when the US did nothing to help the thousands being slain in El Salvador...
ReplyDeleteDevante: The US murdered Cambodians...they set off a ripple of fear and oppression, certainly not hope.
ReplyDeleteThe Jews as a whole sends a ripple of hope to every race that faces genocide. They give hope to everybody to be able to survive past what is going on since they were able to overcome the holocaust. In the film we are watching "The Pianist" even within the Jews there were people that stood up to the Germans and gave a slight hope to the rest of the Jewish population to be able to end this horrible massacre.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Frabcisco, even if the Jews that stood up to the Germans were killed, they were able to send a tiny ripple of hope to everyone.
The American Committee for Relief in the Near East or ACRNE was an organization that instrumental in providing relief for victims of the Armenian Genocide. By spreading the word of the suffering and horrors the Armenians endured, the ACRNE raised awareness of the Armenian genocide and was able to raise funds to help the victims.
ReplyDeleteIn fifteen years (1915-1930), the ACRNE was able to raise $116,000,000 of supplies including: food, shelter, clothes, and emergency services to the Armenian people. The support that this organization rallied and the help that they provided sparked a hope for life and a future for the Armenian people. Their help gave the Armenian people another chance and hope that the could recover from the atrocity that was the Armenian Genocide.
The relief that the ACRNE is not unique to the Armenian genocide. This sort of help can be and is reproduced in international crises by various organizations like the RedCross, the Salvation Army, etc
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you that the Hutus intervened as a result of their long held guilty conscience. However, how does an imaginary entity whose existence is as likely as a unicorn or a leprachan have anything to do with saving the Tutsi? The people who saved the Hutus were as you said the Tutsi, not "God."
Recently in sixth period we were watching the film,"The Pianist", which was dealing with the Jewish and their community. Although the families were being torn apart they still had a bit of hope in rebelling against the Nazis.
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ReplyDeleteI agree that the Jews are remarkable because they had the courage to escape, survive, and tell everyone else what actually happened.
Olga Murillo - Per.6- Wood
ReplyDeleteIn our primary text _Facing History and Ourselves_ (Reading 10, Pg. 33)In the Barrio by Amelia Valdez, the protagonist Valdez escapes her family legacy of Gang participation by leaving all she knew and loved to go to college to get educated. This
"send forth a tiny ripple of hope" by showing her brothers, cousins and all her community (even the opposing side) that there was an alternative and if they were willing to fight to death why not fight for some real pride and something worth life like being educated.
Amelia Valdez is a good example of going beyond the status quo and making something of her self even if it meant risking all she loved. This is being replicated by others today!! For example all my family born here in the US is 1st generation Mexican-American, not much education going on there. My sister breaking all the "Machismo" of the men go to school and succeeding is the first in our family (here in the untied states) to graduate from college with a BA and Graduating from her masters program and of course going forth to take her PHD. Setting high standards for all of us, now my parents are looking forward to our PHD's.
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i disagree when you say the jews were a ripple of hope because i feel as if you just using obvious knowledge. There where plenty people that sent hope when times were rough in different places like Mother Teresa, Ghandi, King Philip (Metacomet).
Brittany Taylor-Segal
ReplyDeleteIn Philip's Gourevitch's novel "We wish to inform you..." the group that stood out and embodies Kennedy's statement are the Hutu people who felt the killings of the Tutsi people were wrong. Although many of them died they left the message that not all of the Hutu people agreed that the Tutsi's in Rwanda should be "eliminated." I feel these brave people gave courage to everyone else that was afraid to speak out.
Brittany Taylor-Segal
ReplyDeleteIn response to Andrew's comment I don't think Monique was saying that God is what saved the Tutsi people, it was their faith in God that kept them going. It was their (the rebellious Hutu people and the Tutsi people) motivation not to give up and continue to fight for what was right.
In response to SAL...the focus was not on Soka Gakkai International, it was on the individual, Daisaku Ikeda...so your statement was unnecessary and you have not had enough first hand experience to call it irrational and you cannot make any statements about what i wrote about him because everything is TRUE and you can find that out for yourself. If you truly knew anything about the religion and if you were actually open-minded and paid attention to what was explained to you when you had that ONE SHORT encounter you would know that the SGI is anything BUT a cult.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Sal again...I am interested in what you think may be a rational approach to making true change...
ReplyDeleteIn response to Leticia...if you are hopeless then that means you dont wish to see any change...you have already been defeated. Thats like preparing for a game telling yourself "im going to lose" if you believe you have no chance while preparing and believe that when you play the game, you cant possibly expect win. Unless you want to lose.
ReplyDeleteIn my novel, Daoud was the person who was from Darfu and was trying to get his people stories out. I though that he was brave because he encountered many different people who wanted him to stop. He gave hope to the people because he was trying to help them out and save them from their struggles.
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ReplyDeleteThe Red Cross and Clara Barton spread hope in Armenia, aiding the survivors and villages devastated by the Sultan’s massacres. The Red Cross still is a sign of hope for people in all country’s, who are the victims of natural or human disasters.
I agree with britanny in her respone to andrew for his response to monique. ^_^ it was the faith of the Tutsi people that kept them going amongst all the tragedy and the guilt/fear of God that enabled those select Hutu to aid and speak up for the Tutsi
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