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  • Essay / The opportunity for redemption in the play Our Country...

    In the play “Our Country is Good” a familiar theme arises, the famous controversy that deep within every person there is always potential to become anything. they propose to be. In this specific case, the metamorphosis attempted was that of a convict to a law-abiding citizen. As always, there are people who believe that anything is possible with the necessary effort, and there are also those who condemn those who offer an opportunity for redemption. In “Our Country is Good” it was clearly demonstrated that it is possible for people, once they accept the opportunity, to seize it and show the best of themselves. Not only do I agree with this, but I live by it since everything in the world is a product of our actions, and if negative people always object, no one will ever get the chance to show what they are made of. are actually made and change. for a greater good. In the play, two characters come to live to create the main conflict. Portraying the protagonist, Second Lieutenant Clark makes an incredible effort to make a convict's game a reality, thereby showing hope and a sign that everyone deserves a second chance. In contrast, Major Ross does everything in his power to annihilate the remnants of dignity or any other sign of humanity left among the condemned. He opposed any act of kindness and benevolence. In his mind, the condemned were nothing more than putrid souls who deserved nothing better than death itself. Of course, without the existence of these two-sided coins, there would be no chance of demonstrating what is really happening in our world where human life is constantly degraded by selfish maniacs who think they are superior to the others. Without the opposition of an anta...... middle of paper ......ism, unfolded before my eyes. This way of thinking about not wanting others to have what you have, which is widely present in everyone, may make you feel superior, but ultimately it only causes destruction. The sad thing is that there have been too many Major Rosses in this world and they will continue to exist. As their hatred consumes everything around them and their perception of superiority destroys everyone, it shows me that in fact, only those who are capable of loving those who do not deserve it are those who rise to the top. above normal people. Everyone can hate, but few take the trouble to decide to love. As each scene unfolded, my mind was gradually blown away. By the end of the piece, my brain was charged with a cocktail of adrenaline, oxytocin and dopamine that only a masterpiece is capable of summoning. I felt, I heard, I breathed, I tasted and I saw "Our country is good.”