Part of being human is discovering particular aspects in life. Arthur Miller states,” Betrayal is the only truth that sticks.” However it is not possible to recognize an isolated trait as being the only accepted truth. Betrayal is not the only truth that sticks, because mankind needs a strong bond that is established by family values, forgiveness, and morality.
Family values are one of the few key components in a relationship that can overpower betrayal. Even in unthinkable circumstances society chooses to cherish family more than anything else. In Night, Elie struggles with the idea of abandoning his father, but ultimately he has a sense of personal integrity. “... yet I had abandoned him. I went to go look for him.. [but] I could use all my strength to fight for my own survival… Instantly I felt ashamed… [and] I ran toward him.” (Source E) As children, people become eager to separate …show more content…
Joseph was deceived by his brothers, they left him for dead, then bargained his life to the Ishmaelites for eight ounces of silver. Eventually Joseph is reunited with his brothers, but they are fearful of his resentment and judgment. Joseph’s brothers then say,”‘Please forgive us for the great wrong we have done to you… as servants of the God your father, we beg you to forgive our sin.’ [Joseph] broke down and wept… Joseph replied,” Don't be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you?... I will continue to take care of you and your children.’ So he reassured them by speaking kindly…” (Source Z) Had Joseph not forgiven his family, he would have been no better than his brothers who had forsaken him. Betrayal has the strength of one hundred men, while forgiveness has the strength of ten thousand. Mahatma Gandhi once said,“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” The love that is demonstrated when people forgive, is more courageous than any act of
Family values are one of the few key components in a relationship that can overpower betrayal. Even in unthinkable circumstances society chooses to cherish family more than anything else. In Night, Elie struggles with the idea of abandoning his father, but ultimately he has a sense of personal integrity. “... yet I had abandoned him. I went to go look for him.. [but] I could use all my strength to fight for my own survival… Instantly I felt ashamed… [and] I ran toward him.” (Source E) As children, people become eager to separate …show more content…
Joseph was deceived by his brothers, they left him for dead, then bargained his life to the Ishmaelites for eight ounces of silver. Eventually Joseph is reunited with his brothers, but they are fearful of his resentment and judgment. Joseph’s brothers then say,”‘Please forgive us for the great wrong we have done to you… as servants of the God your father, we beg you to forgive our sin.’ [Joseph] broke down and wept… Joseph replied,” Don't be afraid of me. Am I God, that I can punish you?... I will continue to take care of you and your children.’ So he reassured them by speaking kindly…” (Source Z) Had Joseph not forgiven his family, he would have been no better than his brothers who had forsaken him. Betrayal has the strength of one hundred men, while forgiveness has the strength of ten thousand. Mahatma Gandhi once said,“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” The love that is demonstrated when people forgive, is more courageous than any act of