The notion of freedom is perceived disparately in the eyes of different people. Whether it is freedom of speech or freedom from an oppressor, everyone desires a varying level of liberty at some point in life. Many liberties are already expressed in everyday lives: the ability to petition, the privilege of pursuing any religion, the right to stand up for one’s beliefs. What may be taken as simple freedoms did not originate for others so simply. Freedom is a concept that is affiliated with demand for it and obstacles of strife. Although diversity of race is widely accepted across the United States presently, in previous times segregation was rampant, especially in the southern states. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s acclaimed speech “I Have a Dream”
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In 2011, the people of Egypt revolted against the regime led by the president of the time, Hosni Mubarak. Ahdaf Soueif’s recount of the revolution, “Cairo: My City, Our Revolution”, offers a personal perspective of the event and reveals the struggle borne by the Egyptians during that time. As portrayed by Soueif in “Cairo: My City, Our Revolution”, “... we had come together, as individuals, millions of us, in a great cooperative effort. And this time our project was to save and reclaim our country” (Soueif). The goal of the millions of civilians was to take back the country they once knew and express their passion for the salvation of their liberties. The revolution would not have taken place if freedom was accessible to the …show more content…
It may seem so for a large portion of the world because we easily enjoy privileges without apprehension. How and why the liberties are present are questions that are often omitted. Every revolution is commenced with a spark of disorder or a situation where there is control. Years of war and conflict in all parts of the world, past or present, personal or globally recognized, are demands of freedom. Freedom is a complex idea that seems effortless to acquire if misunderstood. The ability to revel in opportunities can come with a price. Numerous instances of determination for rights have been presented throughout history. Each of these predicaments demonstrated a demand to be freed of what was being faced. Through the trials and hardships, freedom is a journey that is meant to be endured by those willing to demand what they
In 2011, the people of Egypt revolted against the regime led by the president of the time, Hosni Mubarak. Ahdaf Soueif’s recount of the revolution, “Cairo: My City, Our Revolution”, offers a personal perspective of the event and reveals the struggle borne by the Egyptians during that time. As portrayed by Soueif in “Cairo: My City, Our Revolution”, “... we had come together, as individuals, millions of us, in a great cooperative effort. And this time our project was to save and reclaim our country” (Soueif). The goal of the millions of civilians was to take back the country they once knew and express their passion for the salvation of their liberties. The revolution would not have taken place if freedom was accessible to the …show more content…
It may seem so for a large portion of the world because we easily enjoy privileges without apprehension. How and why the liberties are present are questions that are often omitted. Every revolution is commenced with a spark of disorder or a situation where there is control. Years of war and conflict in all parts of the world, past or present, personal or globally recognized, are demands of freedom. Freedom is a complex idea that seems effortless to acquire if misunderstood. The ability to revel in opportunities can come with a price. Numerous instances of determination for rights have been presented throughout history. Each of these predicaments demonstrated a demand to be freed of what was being faced. Through the trials and hardships, freedom is a journey that is meant to be endured by those willing to demand what they