TASK 2: THE PAINTER AND THE PASTOR
Focussing on informed conscience and growth of one’s conscience, write a reflection on ‘The Painter and the Pastor.’
Before their arrest, both Myran and Andrew saw themselves as ‘bad’ people who committed significant wrongdoings. Andrew stated that he was an individual who did not get along well with his family. His brother would try to find out what he was up to and he resented his brother for being nosy. However, during Andrew’s time in prison, he realised that his brother had been looking out for him. Furthermore, before his arrest, Andrew was a drug user and therefore, knew what it would be like walking out on the streets without being fully conscious. Therefore, during his time in prison, Andrew tried to help the other prisoners by pulling them out of trouble and drugs by counselling them. He admitted and apologised for his actions and said his situation could have been worse, and is thankful that he is able to wake up every day and do things he loves such as studying. Andrew says by doing this, it makes him want to a better person today and not tomorrow, and to live a good life that he is happy with despite his crimes.
Myran knew he had a role in the crime he committed and understood that he had to pay the price for this crime. He chose to sell the illegal drugs because he wanted ‘quick …show more content…
Although the Indonesian government stated that the effects of drug trade is an international crisis and has resulting effects that are far worse than terrorism, Jokowi should have given Andrew and Myran a chance because they had shown reform after their ten years in prison. McMahon has emphasised that both men have done good during their time in prison. “They have basically grown into fine young men. They live each day with the resolve to do something constructive and good with their time because they don't know how much time they have got,” she
Focussing on informed conscience and growth of one’s conscience, write a reflection on ‘The Painter and the Pastor.’
Before their arrest, both Myran and Andrew saw themselves as ‘bad’ people who committed significant wrongdoings. Andrew stated that he was an individual who did not get along well with his family. His brother would try to find out what he was up to and he resented his brother for being nosy. However, during Andrew’s time in prison, he realised that his brother had been looking out for him. Furthermore, before his arrest, Andrew was a drug user and therefore, knew what it would be like walking out on the streets without being fully conscious. Therefore, during his time in prison, Andrew tried to help the other prisoners by pulling them out of trouble and drugs by counselling them. He admitted and apologised for his actions and said his situation could have been worse, and is thankful that he is able to wake up every day and do things he loves such as studying. Andrew says by doing this, it makes him want to a better person today and not tomorrow, and to live a good life that he is happy with despite his crimes.
Myran knew he had a role in the crime he committed and understood that he had to pay the price for this crime. He chose to sell the illegal drugs because he wanted ‘quick …show more content…
Although the Indonesian government stated that the effects of drug trade is an international crisis and has resulting effects that are far worse than terrorism, Jokowi should have given Andrew and Myran a chance because they had shown reform after their ten years in prison. McMahon has emphasised that both men have done good during their time in prison. “They have basically grown into fine young men. They live each day with the resolve to do something constructive and good with their time because they don't know how much time they have got,” she