Leadership is an important quality that increases the efficiency of work being done, but only if it’s done with consideration for others. “With great power comes great responsibility” is a well-known quote that rings true, no matter how much time passes. When a person takes up a position of leadership, they also gain power. It’s a matter of how a leader uses that power to influence others. I think that the book 1984 failed to show many outstanding qualities that leaders should have, unlike Washington’s Farewell Address. 1984 showed demonstrations of controlling and manipulating the citizens, while Washington’s Farewell Address used modesty in order to be considerate to the people.
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Washington emphasized the importance of unity when he said, “The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize.” This quote conveys the importance of cooperation in the government as it draws attention to the base it sets for other freedoms that the American people enjoy. He valued the unity of the nation and praised its ability to bring peace. The solidarity of America wasn’t wielded as a weapon to tear people apart, instead it is used to create better living conditions and success for all. This point is further reiterated when Washington uses sentences such as “I anticipate with pleasing expectation that retreat in which I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of partaking, in the midst of my fellow-citizens…” and “...the happy reward, as I trust, of our mutual cares, labors, and dangers.” to end his speech. Using words like “fellow-citizens” and “mutual cares” represents how he stepped down to join his citizens. This is an important detail because unity is what pulls people together despite their differences. After doing everything that he could in order to unify the nation, he …show more content…
Orwell used the Party’s power to show the negative influence of a manipulating government while Washington used his leadership to pave the way for further advancement. These messages are communicated in vastly different ways, and it shows which one makes a more favorable impression. Washington’s address displayed the qualities of unity and honesty that built up a society. Overall, it’s not a matter of how much power a leader has, it is a choice as to how they use
Honesty is an essential part of leadership. Orwell’s 1984 exhibited …show more content…
Washington emphasized the importance of unity when he said, “The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquility at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize.” This quote conveys the importance of cooperation in the government as it draws attention to the base it sets for other freedoms that the American people enjoy. He valued the unity of the nation and praised its ability to bring peace. The solidarity of America wasn’t wielded as a weapon to tear people apart, instead it is used to create better living conditions and success for all. This point is further reiterated when Washington uses sentences such as “I anticipate with pleasing expectation that retreat in which I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of partaking, in the midst of my fellow-citizens…” and “...the happy reward, as I trust, of our mutual cares, labors, and dangers.” to end his speech. Using words like “fellow-citizens” and “mutual cares” represents how he stepped down to join his citizens. This is an important detail because unity is what pulls people together despite their differences. After doing everything that he could in order to unify the nation, he …show more content…
Orwell used the Party’s power to show the negative influence of a manipulating government while Washington used his leadership to pave the way for further advancement. These messages are communicated in vastly different ways, and it shows which one makes a more favorable impression. Washington’s address displayed the qualities of unity and honesty that built up a society. Overall, it’s not a matter of how much power a leader has, it is a choice as to how they use