In the first chapter of the Gandhi Reader, entitled Critique of Modern Civilization, the views of Gandhi are portrayed in an interview style between a reader and an editor. I feel that this style of writing is effective but confusing. I was pretty much reading an entire conversation between two people, and because of the style, I became very confused and disoriented about the text I was reading. The drawn out question answer session became boring and hard to follow. It almost seems that the editor and the reader were going at each other, and even though conflict grabs peoples attention, it drew me away from the what the important facts were.
The main focus, as the title suggests, was the critique of modern civilization. The editor seems to me, to be pretty much complaining about everything going on. It's good to have pride in one's country, but I feel that the pride the editor is showing is prejudice. I mean, the editor talks about home-rule, or swaraj, and how he is a total believer of it. Swaraj is a good principle, but I feel that one country, alone, being independent, is not a great equation for success. Take in America's case, our push for independence was based a lot on the feeling of nationality. But if it was not for the British, and its influences, America would not be like it is today. For instance, Congress is based on British Parliament. With out outside influences, a countries views may not be as broad as they would if they would have been weathered and altered because of other views of other nations.
The editor portrays himself as almost hateful toward England. In Part 5, the editor continuously bashes England, its people, and its ways. He describes Parliament as a baby, and asks when will it outgrow its babyhood. Who is he to down them? He talks as if India is the greatest nation on earth and if it wasn't for England it would be even better. The editor also calls Parliament a prostitute because of the way it is buffeted around, and how the Prime Minister is fueled by and strives for the success of his/her party.
Gandhi. ... Here, in India, Gandhi started practice as a lawyer in Rajkot. ... Very soon Gandhi had his share of this experience. ... Gandhi declared: "This is an insult to the Indian community. ... When things started to get out of hand, all Gandhi needed to do was fast. ...
Gandhi Gandhi was born in 1869 in the state of Gujarat in Western India. ... Gandhi worked towards Indian people getting equality in Southern Africa. ... Another thing Gandhi did was a day of prayer and fasting. ... Gandhi let a protest where many of the Indian people burned their passes. Gandhi was arrested then, there was a fight between the Indian men and the British police officers. ...
Contents Cover Page Contents Introduction Brief History On Gandhi Introduction This is a project on Gandhi for my Junior Certificate. ... Enjoy A Brief History Of Gandhi Mohandas K. Gandhi was born in 1869 to Hindu parents in the state of Gujarat in Western India. ... His grandfather Uttamchand Gandhi and father Karamchand Gandhi occupied the high office of the diwan (Chief Minister) of Porbandar. ... Gandhi fell instantly with the words He Rama' (Oh! ...
So in 1917, Gandhi went investigate the situation, but once there was cut short by the British commissioner who told Gandhi to call off his investigation and leave. ... The Government was unsure on what to do with Gandhi eventually arresting him. ... For Gandhi, this was the end, the Satyagraha was called off. ... After his release, Gandhi was making plans for his next Satyagraha. ... The march included Gandhi, and people that were highly trained in Satyagraha. ...
The film "Gandhi" by Ben Kingsley, clearly illustrates in ways that are quite compelling, Mahatma Gandhi's force of spirit to make this place a better world. ... The movie commences with Gandhi being a lawyer in South Africa. ... Later, Gandhi then traveled to Europe in order to consult India's freedom. ... However, soon after Gandhi was assassinated. ... In my opinion, the movie "Gandhi" was remarkable. ...
If one were to ask Gandhi he would agree with the latter. ... Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar India. ... Many Indians were arrested for noncooperation including Gandhi. ... There are some instances where Gandhi's philosophy may be useless. ... Gandhi has had on India and the rest of the world. ...
Gandhi left such a legacy in which he can be considered one of these chosen few. ... The man that Gandhi became was first formed in South Africa. ... Gandhi's religious beliefs during this time were of crucial importance. ... In a sense, Gandhi's life as a whole was a response to evil powers at be and suffrage. ... So Gandhi led his people to equality. ...
It does not mean a meek submission to the will of the evil-doer, but it means pitting one's whole soul against the will of the tyrant" Mohatma Gandhi "An eye for an eye makes everybody blind" summarizes Gandhi's view of violence. ... Gandhi did not believe in violence as a technique of achieving his goal of an independent India. ... Gandhi considered non-violent non cooperation as requireing more courage and dedication then violence. ... During a march on a salt plant organized by Gandhi, men stood in line to approach the guards. ... In non-violent non cooperation Gandh...
Mahatma Gandhi. ... Gandhi. ... From Gandhi's birth to his arrival in South Africa, Attenborough chose to not show any of these years leaving out Gandhi's entire childhood and schooling. ... The movie shows Gandhi's time spent in India very precisely. ... In 1948, Gandhi was assassinated on the way to evening prayer. ...
