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My theme investigation examines how power is used positively or negatively. I studied a range of texts set in different times and societies, these are: V for Vendetta directed by James McTeigue, Lord of the Flies by William Golding, Night by Elie Wiesel, and A Biography of Gandhi. In the cases I studied each character with the power had a main goal, influences and setting, these are what my investigation were based around. The questions I posed were; What was the goal of the powerful character?, What influenced the main characters use of power?, and What was the setting of the main character?
the black of South Africa, and later free his own country from the rule of the British Monarchy. I feel that this shows us that small events in our lives should be looked at as possible turning points. Like when Gandhi visited South Africa, or when Jack was placed on the island. In both cases they made decisions to make certain goals, which will affect the lives of many people around them. Gandhi chose to help others when he could of just left, and Jack chose to go against authority when he could have embraced it.
I believe that this shows how certain influences, which can be from childhood, can have profound effects on the way a person uses their power. For example, if Gandhis mother hadnt been so religious when he was growing up and shared the Hindu beliefs he may of started a violent form of retaliation towards those who discriminate, causing a negative use of power. On the other hand, if Hitler had grown up being taught similar values as Gandhi did the thousands of Jews that did may have been saved.
Conclusion
In conclusion, many different things can influence the positive and negative use of power. From religion to setting, the influences all play a part in the way a person chooses what to do with the power they have. Some may only have a small effect, like the setting in V for Vendetta but others may have profound effects, like the childhood for Gandhi. People should first understand where the powerful people
have been, and what they have seen before judging their use of power, positive or negative.
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Bibliography
V for Vendetta, movie directed by James McTeigue Lord of the Flies, novel by William Golding Night, a self wrote novel by Elie Wiesel Mahatma Gandhi, from the series People Who Have Changed the World by Mike Nicholson