MAHATMA GANDHI
by Jacob Shephard
Show me a hero and I'll write you a tragedy.
F.Scott Fitzgerald
(Deep American author and historian)
Who is Gandhi? Is he a "Tragic" Hero?
Gandhi was the independence leader in India to break off from Britain. Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. He wanted his movements to always be peaceful and show the British that they're not savage animals. He cared for everyone around him and believe peaceful protests were the only ways to save them. A man who peacefully spoke of independence and peace for his people only sealed the demise of himself.
A tragic end to an important hero of India.
Mahatma Gandhi Short Biography
-Here is a short biography of this Tragic Hero
What is a Tragic Hero?
- A person who has greatness and shows nobility.
- A person who is not perfect, has flaws, and is elevated higher in society.
- The downfall of this person is usually his or her fault and is caused by there tragic flaw.
- They don't deserve to die.
- The Hero teaches us audience an important lesson.
- Can leave us in a state of sadness and depression.
How is Gandhi a Tragic Hero?
The Downfall is his fault...sadly
From all the peaceful protests there were a lot of supporters, but there were still many people who didn't agree and hated him. These people included the British and Indian followers. From this, it caused a lot of tension between the two groups; Gandhi's followers and British followers. Gandhi was very persistent with his protest, he went all around country spreading his ideas. He even went to Great Britain to spread ideas. His persistence led to his Downfall.
Gandhi even had supporters in Great Britain!
This man didn't deserve to die.
Mahatma Gandhi was always a peaceful man at heart. He only wanted to see his people happy and free from British obligation. He never believed in violence and didn't want to hurt anyone. Gandhi was selfless and put others before him. He wanted share his ideas to persuade the British to leave and put India at peace.
Gandhi had no feelings of violence towards anyone!
A state of depression sweeps across the world.
Gandhi, a man who is beloved by millions across the world. People are inspired and amazed at what he has accomplished. When Gandhi died, shock and emotional depression spread across the world. So many people looked up to him as a role model and he was well respected.
Gandhi was a well liked man accross the world was loved by Millions. When he died people around the world were in tears
Gandhi shows us an important life lesson.
Gandhi teaches us the important life lesson of Forgiving and letting go.He shows us that fighting evil with evil doesn't help anyone or solve anything. If you don't forgive and move on from the past, the past will control you. He is showing us not to focus on the the struggles of the past, but to focus on the potential of the future. Don't let fear and doubt control your life.
Gandhi and many followers at a peaceful protest.
Gandhi inspirational speech
-This video will show you an example of an inspirational speech he gave to the people of India. You will see how he inspired so many to follow him and how he did it with peaceful ways. You will watch how people were amazed with his feelings towards Britain and his solution.
An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
-Mahatma Gandhi
-This showed the world that everything in life doesn't need to be solved with violence. He explains that revenge never solves anything and nothing can be accomplished. Gandhi showed the world peace and love in ones heart could solve these problems like the predicament in India in the early 1900's.
You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.
-Mahatma Gandhi
-This showed the world that there are many obstacles and people in your life that can effect you negatively, but there is always a peaceful solution. Don't let a few problems ruin your life.
Gandhi is sent to jail
Gandhi is put in jail for many years just for speaking his mind.
Gandhi's last speech
This was Gandhi's last speech declaring independence before his death
Gandhi praying for peace
Gandhi prayed to his god everyday to end suffering and violence in his country.