Unleashing Social Justice: Literature’s Truths in Real Life
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Eric
Mrs R Heywood
English 2
26 September 2024
Social Justice From Literature To Real Life
"Blowing out someone's candle doesn't make yours shine any brighter." by an anonymous person was a very interesting quote that I really connect to. This quote explains how bullying someone doesn't make you any better. Everyone who has been to school has most likely experienced bullying. Bullying is a malicious behavior that causes mental and physical attacks on the victim. Many bullies engage in this type of behavior due to racial differences or sometimes "fun" as they say. This causes social injustice which connects to how social justice, to me as a 10th grader, is the equality of opportunities and rights for everyone without prejudices or biases based on things like race or skin color. We shouldn't be afraid of people or have to listen to someone just because of the difference in race. We also shouldn't give first impressions based on a rumor or a stereotype. Real world examples of this includes slavery. This was a major part of our history and should never be forgotten. Slavery is very important because it displays clear indications of social injustice. Social injustice can also happen in allegories such as ¨Animal Farm¨ as it explains these types of situations through a sense of satire. The author used pigs as an example of a supreme race above many and should deserve more than others.
Everyone should know about slavery and should learn more about slavery because slavery is a big part of our history. This is a massive example of social injustice towards Blacks as they were viewed very negatively because of their race and skin color. Harmful stereotypes arose from these rumors or thoughts propagated by influential individuals. This issue has affected me because when I was young, I had black friends which I got criticized for. I learned to ignore these types of criticism as they were really immoral to do. Even in today's society, many years after the abolition of slavery, I can see people despising Black individuals just because of their race.
Social injustice can occur in just about anywhere. Authors such as George Orwell wrote a book called ¨Animal Farm¨ which is both an allegory and a satire. This book was primarily published to criticize communism and its terrible downfall. Through this book I have discovered that it also contains social injustice. Napoleon's manipulation is evident when he secretly changes the rules to state that "All animals are equal but some animals are more equal than others (Orwell 112)." This implies the fact that pigs like Napoleon have more overall power than other animals on the farm just because of their knowledge and that they are viewed as the supreme race of the animal farm. This social injustice was also part of the reason why the animal farm changed its name and reformed into an actual farm again.
Social injustice can happen anywhere in the world and is still happening right now. The inequality of individuals is a reality and cannot be changed. Even though social injustice is happening everywhere, we can help and prevent some of the negativity by spreading awareness to many who are unaware of their actions and how they can affect others. Standing up against bullies can also be a major help to victims of bullying before situations become dire. These ways can heavily impact our society and make our community better.
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That’s a great start! You’re capturing the essence of your piece by linking literature to real-life social justice issues. Now, let’s infuse it with some of the strategies we discussed to make it even more engaging and captivating. You might try incorporating a power word, a number, or even a question to draw readers in further.
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Your headline “Social Justice From Literature To Real Life” effectively communicates the core theme of your piece, bridging the gap between literary analysis and real-world issues. However, to make it more engaging and enticing for your audience, let’s explore some ways to enhance it using the strategies we discussed:
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– Consider words that convey action or transformation, such as “ignite,” “reveal,” or “unleash.” These can add a dynamic feeling to your headline. For example, “Unleashing Social Justice: Literature’s Truths in Real Life.”
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– Numbers can provide a clear promise of what the reader will gain. You might say, “3 Lessons from Literature for Real-Life Social Justice.”
3. Create Urgency:
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4. Ask Provocative Questions:
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