Prompt 1: Political System How Political System Shapes a Person?
Edwidge Danticat, the author of Krik?Krak?, was born in Haiti in 1969, and Haiti’s political climate in that time period was unstable because of its oppressive dictator. Since Haiti declared its independence in 1804, it has experienced a lot of political instability. In 1957, Dr.Francois Duvalier, also known as “Papa Doc”, was elected president of Haiti. He transformed Haiti’s institutions in order to support his personal interests. Papa Doc was a totalitarian dictator, and there were several attempted coups because people were discontent with him. Under his regime, Haiti’s economic condition was unstable and fragile. Additionally, Papa Doc imposed a “reign of terror” by …show more content…
First of all, political instability and attempted coups made her life in Haiti feel incredibly insecure, unstable, and frightening because anything unexpected could occur and profoundly transform her entire life. The chances are that her life was difficult because there was so much injustice and food was seldom sufficient. The injustice in Haiti made it extremely difficult to make the right choices. She probably have seen hundreds of people get mistreated, but couldn’t do anything about it; it’s awfully frightening when you’re not able to control what happens to you. Furthermore, the government was oppressive, and Danticat might not have been able to enjoy the hobbies she loves, like writing, without facing serious repercussions. Regardless, writing could actually be her relief from everything that’s happening in Haiti. A myriad of people fled Haiti in the 1970s, including Danticat and her family. In conclusion, the corruption in Haitian politics negatively shaped Danticat’s life.
I was born in the United States, and I believe the political climate of my country has a positive impact on me. In my opinion, the United States’ political climate is fair and just because citizens are allowed to vote and choose most of the countries’ representatives. I will eventually be able to vote, and voting will make me feel heard and that my opinion matters. What I do matters and I want to try my very best to contribute to my …show more content…
Most of the time, the United States’ government benefits and protects the right of the people. Everyone has the freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and press. The United States is a democracy, which means the leaders and representatives are voted by the citizens. In addition, the U.S. also practices capitalism, which is an economic system in which profits are privately owned. Despite terrorism and 9/11, the U.S. is trying every way to improve our safety. For example, homeland security resulted from the 9/11 terrorist attack. We are always trying to improve ourselves. When I compare the United States political climate to Haiti, I feel very fortunate. My country allows me to be very imaginative because there are ample opportunities every. I have the freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and press. I get to control what happens to me, not the government like how it was in Haiti. The United States’ government benefits and protects the rights of the people; I feel very fortunate to live in a place like
Edwidge Danticat, the author of Krik?Krak?, was born in Haiti in 1969, and Haiti’s political climate in that time period was unstable because of its oppressive dictator. Since Haiti declared its independence in 1804, it has experienced a lot of political instability. In 1957, Dr.Francois Duvalier, also known as “Papa Doc”, was elected president of Haiti. He transformed Haiti’s institutions in order to support his personal interests. Papa Doc was a totalitarian dictator, and there were several attempted coups because people were discontent with him. Under his regime, Haiti’s economic condition was unstable and fragile. Additionally, Papa Doc imposed a “reign of terror” by …show more content…
First of all, political instability and attempted coups made her life in Haiti feel incredibly insecure, unstable, and frightening because anything unexpected could occur and profoundly transform her entire life. The chances are that her life was difficult because there was so much injustice and food was seldom sufficient. The injustice in Haiti made it extremely difficult to make the right choices. She probably have seen hundreds of people get mistreated, but couldn’t do anything about it; it’s awfully frightening when you’re not able to control what happens to you. Furthermore, the government was oppressive, and Danticat might not have been able to enjoy the hobbies she loves, like writing, without facing serious repercussions. Regardless, writing could actually be her relief from everything that’s happening in Haiti. A myriad of people fled Haiti in the 1970s, including Danticat and her family. In conclusion, the corruption in Haitian politics negatively shaped Danticat’s life.
I was born in the United States, and I believe the political climate of my country has a positive impact on me. In my opinion, the United States’ political climate is fair and just because citizens are allowed to vote and choose most of the countries’ representatives. I will eventually be able to vote, and voting will make me feel heard and that my opinion matters. What I do matters and I want to try my very best to contribute to my …show more content…
Most of the time, the United States’ government benefits and protects the right of the people. Everyone has the freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and press. The United States is a democracy, which means the leaders and representatives are voted by the citizens. In addition, the U.S. also practices capitalism, which is an economic system in which profits are privately owned. Despite terrorism and 9/11, the U.S. is trying every way to improve our safety. For example, homeland security resulted from the 9/11 terrorist attack. We are always trying to improve ourselves. When I compare the United States political climate to Haiti, I feel very fortunate. My country allows me to be very imaginative because there are ample opportunities every. I have the freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and press. I get to control what happens to me, not the government like how it was in Haiti. The United States’ government benefits and protects the rights of the people; I feel very fortunate to live in a place like