We all have similar and contrasting views on justice, what it is, when it is needed on our side, and how it can be achieved. These views, however, may conflict with each other. Some of us may accept certain circumstances as a part of our daily life, such as the female, while others may argue against them and raise their pitchforks and torches blazing brightly comparable to their righteousness. In the latter scenario, to what extent should we let that righteousness control our actions before we become blinded by it? We seek retribution on criminals who have committed the worst possible felonies, and so, they must be punished accordingly. Here is where our minds are capable of being as cynical as any murderer, but it all relies on perspective.
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We are encouraged to follow the word of the higher power. To defy or to sin when it is unacceptable in the deity’s eyes is heavily punishable with or without trial; even those who worship the divine may carry out their will. This can be portrayed by Orestes hesitation to kill Clytemnestra where he shows a hint of mercy for his mother and asks Pylades, “[Pylades] what should I do? How can I kill my own mother?” (line 899, pg. 105) He replies and reminds him that it is “better to be hated by every man on earth than hated by the gods,” and Orestes agrees (line 902, pg. 105). Pylades clearly states that the gods have a significant jurisdiction on the actions of humans which may conflict with personal morals. There was a possibility that the whole scene could have been diverted, and it begs the question what other choices are there instead of resorting to …show more content…
The case of Dylan Roof where he murdered nine civilians in the Charleston church in South Carolina out of racism could be one of the most powerful examples of forgiveness. The news sparked outrage among countless people, calling justice by their side to eliminate this monster who was a threat to society. The most baffling aspect of the entire case was the reactions of the victims’ families; they forgave him. Forgiveness is not even considered as an option for a majority of us. It is difficult to comprehend why the families of the lost would even consider it, but let us not brush away their choice and let us learn to question our own morality and our ways of
We are encouraged to follow the word of the higher power. To defy or to sin when it is unacceptable in the deity’s eyes is heavily punishable with or without trial; even those who worship the divine may carry out their will. This can be portrayed by Orestes hesitation to kill Clytemnestra where he shows a hint of mercy for his mother and asks Pylades, “[Pylades] what should I do? How can I kill my own mother?” (line 899, pg. 105) He replies and reminds him that it is “better to be hated by every man on earth than hated by the gods,” and Orestes agrees (line 902, pg. 105). Pylades clearly states that the gods have a significant jurisdiction on the actions of humans which may conflict with personal morals. There was a possibility that the whole scene could have been diverted, and it begs the question what other choices are there instead of resorting to …show more content…
The case of Dylan Roof where he murdered nine civilians in the Charleston church in South Carolina out of racism could be one of the most powerful examples of forgiveness. The news sparked outrage among countless people, calling justice by their side to eliminate this monster who was a threat to society. The most baffling aspect of the entire case was the reactions of the victims’ families; they forgave him. Forgiveness is not even considered as an option for a majority of us. It is difficult to comprehend why the families of the lost would even consider it, but let us not brush away their choice and let us learn to question our own morality and our ways of