Stabbed, stoned, and killed. She died at the hands of those she hoped to help. Amy Biehl was a college student going to South Africa to study more about the systems of society. Instead, she turned to dedicating herself to end apartheid wishing South Africa a better society. Amy Biehl studied about systems of society when she saw South Africa’s society and wanted to change it. She is known to have a rather compassionate heart regarding society. This woman’s life was taken from her when she dedicated it all to ending apartheid. On her last day at South Africa, a mob gathered, soon stabbing and stoning her to death. According to others familiar with her, she would have understood that the mob who killed her, killed her out of their hatred for …show more content…
the apartheid system. Amy Biehl’s death was not in vain. She was an ordinary woman studying about systems of society in South Africa when she turned to dedicating herself to end apartheid. She is a truly influential, modern hero because of her understanding, dedication, and recognition. Amy Biehl was an influential person because of her understanding.
Amy Biehl would have forgiven those who killed her because she understood the society of South Africa. One would have been more compassionate and urging forgiveness of a violent black South African mob more than the young American white woman whom it stabbed to death” (Newsweek). Being the understanding modern day hero, she would have forgiven the people who had caused her very own death,. Amy Biehl knows that it wasn at the fault of the mob, but the apartheid system sapping the emotions out of them. The apartheid system consisted of a society full of discrimination and racism. Since Amy Biehl was a white American, she was killed out of hate brought out by the hateful society. Amy Biehl’s understanding is also portrayed by her awareness. Her South African roommate had known that those kids had humanity brutalized from them. ¨Melanie Jacobs, Biehl´s South African roommate, explained in Newsweek that had Biehl survived the attack, she ´would have been there to explain to those kids that their hate was built up by the apartheid system¨ (Newsweek). Amy Biehl´s effect on people have them realize she wouldn't have put a blame on anyone. She was aware of going to a broken society, therefore, understanding that the mob would not truly hurt anyone if they were not raised under such a society. Others aware of Amy´s personality would agree that although she is dead, her understanding self would come to realize that apartheid had “killed” their
souls. Amy Biehl is a true modern hero not only because of her understanding, but her dedication to create a better society. Ms. Biehl became devoted to ending apartheid in 1992 to better South Africa’s society during her time of getting a Fulbright Scholarship . ¨Amy dedicated herself to ending apartheid in South Africa. When she won a Fulbright scholarship in 1992…¨ (Cole). As Amy Biehl studied in South Africa she turned to helping end apartheid. By doing this, she also learned more about the culture and politics to drive them towards a better society. Amy Biehl’s understanding and dedication has led others to recognize her efforts to bring about equality. Primarily being in South Africa to study, she began to focus on the society of the very place she was in. This soon turned to her whole life dedicated to removing all discrimination and hatred for foreign races in Cape Town, South Africa’s society. Amy Biehl was so immersed in her beliefs to guide South Africa to a better society that she probably also had to face a few hardships since discrimination towards white people existed. “She was a victim of racial violence. Amy was white. The convicted killers were four black youths” (Cole). Her dedication is proven through the fact that others had to be willing enough to open their hearts to accept a white foreigner. Biehl surely had to have troubles getting along with the people in Cape Town. But as usual, the hatred overwhelmed these youths to stabbing and stoning her because the color of their skin separated who they were morally and physically. Through Amy Biehl´s hard work, she has become one of modern day´s heroes. Amy Biehl was a compassionate woman who dedicated her life as a student to end apartheid in South Africa. She wanted to end the unjust society of South Africa. However, her life ended because of the racism towards white people in the country. Overall, Amy Biehl's life ended with her still fighting for the stop to apartheid. Her death has not let others give up for she was a person doing great deeds with dedication. Shortly after the death of Amy Biehl, her parents wanted to carry on their daughter´s work by establishing the nonprofit agency, the Amy Biehl Foundation. Her death has also inspired the author, Sindiwe Magona to write a book, Mother to Mother, indirectly to Biehl's parents to inform people from America and other places about South Africa's culture and society. Amy Biehl´s death won´t stop others from carrying on her legacy.
In this world, people go through the process of dealing with both empathy and malice. As a matter of fact, almost everyone has been through times where maybe they feel understood by some and misunderstood by others. Specifically, in the book “Night”, by Elie Wiesel, a character named Madame Schachter goes through the experience of fellow Jews displaying empathy and malice during in result to her behavior. Along with this, the reactions reveal just how inconsiderate we can act when in uncomfortable situations. One example of the malice and lack of sympathy they provided her was during the cattle car ride to Auschwitz. During this ride, she went a bit insane due to the devastating separation of her family. Elie explains, “She received several blows to the head, blows that could have been
Lindsay Lohan is a prime example of a tragic hero because of how she increasingly let her arrogance influence her actions and behaviors throughout time. Her early life presented she had everything she needed for a promising future, and though the pinnacle of her life didn’t last long, it was fulfilled her to the highest extent. Herself, and the people and events she encountered in her life led her to her downfall infused with her infamous tragedies. Lindsay Lohan’s fatal flaw caused her to stray away from her promising future and delve into a world of mistakes.
The position to choose between forgiving one’s evil oppressor and letting him die in unrest is unlike any other. The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal explores the possibilities and limitations of forgiveness through the story of one Jew in Nazi Germany. In the book, Wiesenthal details his life in the concentration camp, and the particular circumstance in which a dying Nazi asks him for forgiveness for all the heinous acts committed against Jews while under the Nazi regime. Wiesenthal responds to this request by leaving the room without giving forgiveness. The story closes with Wiesenthal posing the question, “What would you have done?” Had I been put in the position that Wiesenthal was in, I would ultimately choose to forgive the Nazi on the basis
Sarah Polley’s film Stories We Tell is as much about how we interpret images – what we take as “true” – as it is about how we remember. Through a close analysis of the film discuss what you think the film sets out to do and how it achieves these aims. In answering this question you might also want to look at reviews of the film.
Amy Tan, in ?Mother Tongue,? Does an excellent job at fully explaining her self through many different ways. It?s not hard to see the compassion and love she has for her mother and for her work. I do feel that her mother could have improved the situation of parents and children switching rolls, but she did the best she could, especially given the circumstances she was under. All in all, Amy just really wanted to be respected by her critics and given the chance to prove who she is. Her time came, and she successfully accomplished her goals. The only person who really means something to her is her mother, and her mother?s reaction to her first finished work will always stay with her, ?so easy to read? (39).
As a reader I understand the form and the roles in this novel. The Symbolism of lynching is the practice of representing thins and attributing symbolic meanings or any significance to many different relations, situations, and events that can be taking place. A literal form in lynching is being in accordance with conforming, and stating the obvious in any giving situation. Literal can be expressed, which is what this novel represents. Between the FBI`s attempt at caring on all lynching, and having federal government cases which was represented by the civil rights. In the novel it reads “I did everything I could to try to find out who was in the lynching,” says Mattie Louise. Mattie Louise was a sweet hearted woman who wanted peace. Also in the novel she also says “You got to forgive”. (240) Despite the strategies you have to forgive and move on with your life even if something is solved or unsolved. Also it is pursing you to live life to every extent because you never know what might take place at any giving day. Why would you live your life unhappy? The lynching in the South was definitely remembered, although the civil rights legislators were held responsible for the ongoing lynching and torturing, there could possibly be a solution. Laura Wexler proved that she could at least make a difference in justice and creating a healing
One’s past affects the way one views unjust behavior that will continue to occur in today's society. In “Hope, Despair, and Memory” Ellie Wiesel repeats, “it would be enough” to express his frustration that words are not “enough” to explain the time of hate he lived through. Wiesel’s point of view differs from Solzhenitsyn oration in “One Word of Truth Outweighs the World” because Solzhenitsyn believes lying and violence are inseparable. However, Wiesel and Solzhenitsyn compare in that they are both frustrated with our society not learning from past mistakes. In “Children Without Pity” by Nancy Traver, her work contrasts to Wiesel’s oration because she demonstrates how humanity continues to hurt each other. Traver, Solzhenitsyn, and Wiesel all choose to cope with injustice differently or in a
Do you know the person who played as Ellie in Ice Age? It's a person who inspires many. Queen Latifah is a hero because she shows women that they can do anything if they put their mind into it, by the roles she plays and her talk show.
If an individual is familiar with their surrounding “they are more likely to help” (Altruism and Helping Behavior. Print). In the essay, the authors state “the scene of the crime, the streets, in middle class society “represents all the vulgar and perilous in life” (Milgram, Stanley, and Paul Hollander. Paralyzed Witnesses: The Murder They Heard. Print.). In society, the streets, especially at night, represents the dangerous and negative sides of society due to the crimes and chaos that occur on the streets (gangs, drive-by shootings, robberies, murders, large crowds walking, etc.). The crimes and dangers of the streets cause many people to fear being on the streets alone which leads to external conflicts. When the murder was occurring, the witnesses’ attitudes of the streets prevented them from calling the police due to the fear of the streets and since the witnesses were middle-class, they believed that Genovese was poor, a criminal, or someone who has nothing else to do and was expecting for the=is to eventually
In Ernes J. Gaines novel A Lesson Before Dying, tells a story that was during late 1940. The 1940’s were times that were separation and racism. During that Time African Americans had no say in society. Jefferson was commit for a crime that he don’t do. “The Defense argued that Jefferson was innocent from all charges except being at the wrong place at the wrong time” (Gaines 7). This does not mean nothing to the jury, and still prosecuted him and gave him death. A Lesson before Dying has different types of racism that was included in the novel. There are three different types of racism that was shown in the novel such as, racism among other African Americans, and white Americans and how they perceived White’s
Because a substantial portion of If by Rudyard Kipling and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is dedicated to people moving on from those who wronged them a common theme of empathy arises. As the speaker begins to teach the reader how to become a better person they directly instruct the reader to “make allowance for there doubt” Kipling (line 4). By this they are referring to the fact that you must be able to understand why people doubt and forgive them to continue in life. In the book Atticus teaches a similar quality to scout abou understand a person by “considering their point of view”(39). These similar qualities of understanding there is a reason for some one’s action help those forgive each other.
In today’s society, women have overcome many hardships to become able to vote, able to run for public office, and even able to hold high business positions. Some people believe that such accomplishments are because of literary examples that have, over the years, lead women to believe in themselves, motivate them-selves, and stand up for themselves. In Aeschylus’ infamous Greek tragedy, The Oresteia, Clytaemestra, the leading woman, overcomes the Greek society’s slighting attitude towards women, grasping the most powerful position attain-able in Argos. Even after gaining power, Clytaemestra clutches this leadership desperately, unrelenting in her hopes to keep it forever. Although Clytaemestra uses intellect, inner strength, and self-motivation to capture power, she does it evasively and by hurting others. Therefore, Clytaemestra is not a respectable woman role model.
Amy was born in Enfield, London, in England September 14, 1983. She was raised into a culturally jewish family, but they didn’t consider themselves religious. Amy’s mother was Janis Winehouse, she was a pharmacist. Her father was Mitchell Winehouse. He was a part-time taxi driver. Amy also had an older sibling, Alex. He helped his mother around the house with Amy, at the young age of only four. Growing up in Southgate was rough for Amy and Alex. Amy’s uncles who were professional jazz musicians, she wanted to follow in their footsteps.
Amy plays a very intricate role when it comes to exposing contemporary social norms. When I first saw this movie I did not give many things a second thought, for instance when the
...lenced. Those who weren’t beaten or arrested went to reporters. The media’s curiosity spiked, and even staunch allies of South Africa, including the USA, were “concerned” about the circumstances of Biko’s death. An 8-year inquiry followed, after which the full story of Biko’s death was revealed. His death helped inspire a collective push against apartheid stronger than ever before. Apartheid was legally abolished in the early 1990s.