Only a few benefits in this world are more sought after than money, power is one. With enough power, any person, bright or dull, rich or poor, can change the world to their liking. In the book, Ender’s Game, Locke and Demosthenes are good examples of how individuals acquire power efficiently and use power effectively to make the world a better place. Even though Peter, also known as Locke, and Valentine, also known as Demosthenes, of Ender’s Game are young adolescents they still achieve a great deal by being both benevolent and manipulative at the same time.
Both Locke and Demosthenes are great examples of master manipulators who are able to tap into people's political ideas through very well written and …show more content…
I loved you both, I just had to be – had to have control, do you understand that?”(323) This shows Peter’s soft side that that has been buried deep within him this whole time, and he only shows it when he is in control. Peter is not a completely horrible human being. When Peter promises this to ender:“I'll tell your story to my people, so that perhaps in time they can forgive you, too. The way that you've forgiven me”. Peter feels bad for his actions against Valentine and Ender. He wants people to forgive him and look at the good he has done for the world. It is shown that Peter redeemed himself when Val said “Funny isn't it that Peter saved millions of lives”Peter ended up using the power given to him for good. He shows that he was capable of not only destroying life but actually saving it as well. Peter shows that you can not judge a book by its cover and that some people have the ability to turn their negative life around and make a positive difference in the world.
Peter and Val’s acquisition of power in the book Ender’s game is special, but the truly rare behavior they exhibit is the way they use that power for good. Many leaders throughout history were able to acquire power as easily as Val and Peter were able to influence large groups of people. The real difference is that Val and Peter knew how to use that power to change the world in a positive way. Many people who aspire to be leaders or politicians should learn how to balance a persuasive and conniving nature with a good hearted moral
Both Locke and Demosthenes are great examples of master manipulators who are able to tap into people's political ideas through very well written and …show more content…
I loved you both, I just had to be – had to have control, do you understand that?”(323) This shows Peter’s soft side that that has been buried deep within him this whole time, and he only shows it when he is in control. Peter is not a completely horrible human being. When Peter promises this to ender:“I'll tell your story to my people, so that perhaps in time they can forgive you, too. The way that you've forgiven me”. Peter feels bad for his actions against Valentine and Ender. He wants people to forgive him and look at the good he has done for the world. It is shown that Peter redeemed himself when Val said “Funny isn't it that Peter saved millions of lives”Peter ended up using the power given to him for good. He shows that he was capable of not only destroying life but actually saving it as well. Peter shows that you can not judge a book by its cover and that some people have the ability to turn their negative life around and make a positive difference in the world.
Peter and Val’s acquisition of power in the book Ender’s game is special, but the truly rare behavior they exhibit is the way they use that power for good. Many leaders throughout history were able to acquire power as easily as Val and Peter were able to influence large groups of people. The real difference is that Val and Peter knew how to use that power to change the world in a positive way. Many people who aspire to be leaders or politicians should learn how to balance a persuasive and conniving nature with a good hearted moral