Charlestown Code Of Silence

“A word is worth one coin, silence is worth two”-the Talmud. When Danny and Reuven we’re friends they had each other to talk to and then in college they had nobody, In the book “The Chosen” by Chaim Potok, It talks about how silence can bring to sides together and hurt and help you.

I’ve lived in Chicago almost all my life. There’s a lot of neighborhoods in Chicago; Good and bad. Living on the south side of Chicago most of my life would make you think there’s nothing but violence in the city. Even though Its bad, I enjoy the neighborhood I live in now. The neighborhood I live in is Roseland, but I grew up in Englewood. Both neighborhoods are similar, but they have their differences.

“Silence is violence” is a common phrase used by people nowadays which references people who lack initiative when it comes to speaking out against oppression. The same phrase could be applied to the ideas within Shusaku Endo’s novel, Silence. Endo was clever to name his novel Silence, because the word is a very prominent symbol within the story. In fact, it plays a crucial role to the development of the main character. Although some readers may argue that the role of silence in the book is neutral, I claim that silence plays a negative role for the characters because it is what causes protagonist Rodrigues to renounce his faith. In the story, it represents the silence of God, which induces Rodrigues to question his religion through the torture of innocent Japanese Christians.

Although, a small percentage of officer keep their common sense and independent decision making skills in their job performance; to avoid becoming an outcast officers adhere to the “code of silence” out of survival. In many cases, retaliation is not an option for officers because this is their lively hood for their

South Street Philadelphia’s sidewalk’s safety is not determined by the strangers shuffling in and out of the area, but instead by the local residents and community members who live there. Based on my personal observations, the biggest asset to South Street in regard to safety and overall quality of the area are the locals who reside there. This idea of community investment relating to the safety of a street is presented in Jane Jacob’s novel The Death and Life of Great American Cities and is one of her ideas that is accurately displayed throughout South Street. By examining the various ways people interact in different areas and shops on South Street, I was able to evaluate what aspects of her writing proved to be beneficial to the overall safety of the area.

No one can truly understand sympathy until they have suffered. In his The Chosen, a postmodern novel, Chaim Potok surveys the meaning of compassion learned through suffering. Danny Saunders, a brilliant Hasidic Jew, lives in Williamsburg, Brooklyn along with his friend, Reuven Malter, in the 1940s. With his photographic memory, Danny aspires to become a psychologist, but he knows that he will have to inherit his father’s position as the rabbi of their community. In addition to this, his father, Reb Saunders, will not speak to him about anything other than the holy book of Talmund. Danny is forced to keep his ideas and experiences to himself, leading to him suffering because of this silence. Chaim Potok’s The Chosen uses Danny’s gradual shift

Hardly a day goes by where a murder doesn’t occur. Usually, it is in a big city, such as Chicago, but sometimes it happens in a small town, maybe even not far from you. As we see a small town called New Baltimore located just outside of Detroit, not much seemed to happen in this small town...until someone murdered Justin Mello. This event leads to a shattered town with a reminder to us all, life is just a vapor, we can never be promised another day.

Along with the murderers, Russell Henderson and Aaron McKinney, there were quite a few other people in the

In 2012, thirteen U.S. police officers fired a total of 137 bullets into a Chevy Malibu; the motorists inside were unarmed. Police brutality is a heavily debated topic, in the United States, its existence is the issue. There has been countless accusations of excessive force, also known as police brutality, throughout the years. Excessive force is the unjustified use of force to detain, control, and assault of any individual. Due to the Blue wall of Silence, insufficient training, unequal application of law, police culture, and the decrease of gun ownership, police brutality is on the rise.

She comments on how different the neighborhoods are and how she doesn’t feel welcome. “There are no streetlights so it’s hard to say who else sees me. I feel as obvious as my vehicle: large and white.” (Stockett 143).

"This is a man who has not only redeemed himself, but he has sent his message of redemption and nonviolence to the people of California and all over the country."

Jaclyn, although I agree that a code of silence may not be justifiable, it does have its place. For example, during wartime maintaining silence could save a multitude of lives; however; loyalty should never be taken for granted. Loyalty is a pledge of support, an attitude, a mindset, a philosophical way of life; in addition to articulating that support. In policing, The Brotherhood embodies a commitment to protect on another even to the bitter end, leaving no man behind (Donahue, 2011). However, for those embrace the ways of the Lord, loyalty is not condoning criminal behavior and does not include lying on any level (e.g., white lies, spinning the truth). If we truly love one another, we would be open to compassionately counsel our colleagues

Silence is a relative term. Conceptually, silence differs depending on the situation and the person that is the object of its effectiveness. Emotionally, it possesses the ability to evoke many feelings; while in context, silence can be used to define a situation like a time of prayer or respect. According to Merriam Webster, silence is simply “the near or complete absence of sound.” Although this is true, silence possesses other meanings that stem from the application of its literal meaning. These other meanings are all powerful instances of the word in varying situations. Silence possess different meanings that come from its relativity in emotion, its respect in observance, and its capability in power.

The decision to report crimes to the police can have extensive consequences for victims and the criminal justice system. However, the task of portraying accurate crime statistics is made difficult by the differences between numbers of incidents reported to police, and numbers of people who respond positively to victim surveys. Many people respond to surveys stating that they have been victims of crime, but did not report the crimes to the police. Almost one quarter of burglaries are not reported to police. About one half of robberies, and about two-thirds of assaults are not reported. The reasons for victims not reporting crimes include, but are not limited to the following - the victim felt that the crime was trivial or unimportant, was afraid of reprisal, the victim felt that the police would not, or could not do anything or that it incident

Being asked to describe silence is like being asked to describe color: It seems like such a simplistic idea on the surface, but when analyzed seems to be one of the most complex of all. Silence is something most people tend to avoid. It can be awkward, uninviting, and, in many cases, frightening. To be exposed to true silence, free of any connectivity and distraction, is rare in today’s society. With the rush of technological innovation at an all time high, we tend to forget what it is like to be utterly alone and left to process our thoughts exclusively within ourselves. Rather than seeking out and embracing silence, there is a growing opinion in society to avoid it, negatively connoting quietness with loneliness and despair. When people feel the need to detach from communication, they are often labeled as possessing a mental insecurity.Our society has associated antisocial behaviors with disorders such as anxiety and depression, which has further stigmatized introvertedness. While, in some cases, this may be true, the greater theme represents an inspiring value found in accepting silence. Accepting silence can allow your brain to function as intended, free of the pressures presented by conformity and bias. It allows you to embrace aesthetics special to you, to process information and events, and to find balance. Embracing silence in a natural environment can improve your human psyche, leading to self evaluation, acceptance, and connection with nature.