1-First of all I have to admit that I am afraid that I do not really know very much about this subject except what I read in this essay, but I want to know more about what homeless people go through at this time. I can see how the statement by Richard Lazarus that the homeless are “the rejected waste of the society” would truly be how people in such circumstances would feel. When people do not take the time to help others in dire situations, and not only to not take the time to help but also to make their lives more difficult, faith, hope and trust in a person can die. Actions are clearer than spoken words and if people or a city are doing everything in their power to ‘get rid’ of people who live on the streets out of necessity, then how can these unfortunate people honestly believe the city officials when they express sorrow for them, or say that they will try to help. If someone is treated like trash then they will eventually come to believe that is what they are whether it is true or not.
I personally believe that no human being is trash, and that it is society itself that creates such problems for people and in the economy.
2-I cannot think of any groups in particular that would be called "Untouchables', but there were many groups in general that would not associate with each other. I heard many times when one of my friends would say something like: "She won't talk to me because after all she is on the drill team" or "They're part of the 'cowboy' group so I am surprised that she would even consider asking him to the dance." Those are just a few that come to mind. No one could really interact with anyone who didn't do the things that group did. This can cause a lot of close mindedness. This is truly where segregating people, especially people in poorer circumstances, starts. Perhaps if everyone treated each other better no matter what they did or which 'group' they belonged to, there would be more compassion for those who have to live on the streets. It would be better yet if there were no 'groups' at all.
4-This essay did very well in moving my emotions. I think one of the reasons for that was the subject itself. The plight of human beings in whatever form is very touching for me. But the main reason I felt that this essay did well in procuring my sympathy for people without homes was all of the examples that were given. I appreciated that there were examples of many different situations. This helped me understand how widespread this condition is.
The impression I received while reading this essay was that the writer is hoping that the people who read this will try to change conditions for homeless people, or at least that people will be more sympathetic. I think that moving peoples’ emotions is a very important part of writing essay such as this one. Before people will change anything they have to feel the reasons why they should change, as well as knowing the logical reasons why they should.
5-I think (after reading) that the general feeling is indifference or ‘I wish I could help but I’m too busy.’ But also I believe that there are many people and many organizations who are sincerely trying to help the conditions of people in poor situations. I think our attitude is a very big part of helping the homeless and impoverished. If we show them that they are of worth that will change their idea about themselves. This often brings about a greater desire to do whatever possible to change things, in us and in them. Also I think that if we learned to really care for others, in fact everyone around us, we would not be content just to give some effort to help them, but we would give our best effort. It would help our society if everyone tried to have neighborly, or brother and sisterly caring feelings for everyone we meet. Then we would not have the different classes or those who are deemed “Untouchables."
2-I cannot think of any groups in particular that would be called "Untouchables', but there were many groups in general that would not associate with each other. I heard many times when one of my friends would say something like: "She won't talk to me because after all she is on the drill team" or "They're part of the 'cowboy' group so I am surprised that she would even consider asking him to the dance." Those are just a few that come to mind. No one could really interact with anyone who didn't do the things that group did. This can cause a lot of close mindedness. This is truly where segregating people, especially people in poorer circumstances, starts. Perhaps if everyone treated each other better no matter what they did or which 'group' they belonged to, there would be more compassion for those who have to live on the streets. It would be better yet if there were no 'groups' at all.
4-This essay did very well in moving my emotions. I think one of the reasons for that was the subject itself. The plight of human beings in whatever form is very touching for me. But the main reason I felt that this essay did well in procuring my sympathy for people without homes was all of the examples that were given. I appreciated that there were examples of many different situations. This helped me understand how widespread this condition is.
The impression I received while reading this essay was that the writer is hoping that the people who read this will try to change conditions for homeless people, or at least that people will be more sympathetic. I think that moving peoples’ emotions is a very important part of writing essay such as this one. Before people will change anything they have to feel the reasons why they should change, as well as knowing the logical reasons why they should.
5-I think (after reading) that the general feeling is indifference or ‘I wish I could help but I’m too busy.’ But also I believe that there are many people and many organizations who are sincerely trying to help the conditions of people in poor situations. I think our attitude is a very big part of helping the homeless and impoverished. If we show them that they are of worth that will change their idea about themselves. This often brings about a greater desire to do whatever possible to change things, in us and in them. Also I think that if we learned to really care for others, in fact everyone around us, we would not be content just to give some effort to help them, but we would give our best effort. It would help our society if everyone tried to have neighborly, or brother and sisterly caring feelings for everyone we meet. Then we would not have the different classes or those who are deemed “Untouchables."
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