Why Do We Rebelled?

Human beings possess several virtues that differentiate them from other creatures and can use them in ways that represent their perceptions of social order. Surprisingly, Oscar Wilde believes that disobedience is an original virtue of every human and that it is responsible for progress and development. While Wilde’s claim is not entirely accurate, it is largely valid as evidenced by the recent events across the world, including the US, that have led to positive outcomes in spite of being termed and perceived as acts of disobedience.

Disobedience is an important force in our society and helps bring about necessary social progress because it will lead to superior lives for its citizens. Oscar Wilde believed that through disobedience there is man’s original virtue. He asserts that civil disobedience promotes social progress. I agree with Wilde's belief because looking throughout centuries, society has shown a variety of situations with the act of practicing disobedience,and have achieved their goal.

When David Thoreau wrote “Civil Disobedience,” the government was much more punishing than it is today and it was much less likely for someone to stand out against the government. That being said, today, it would be much easier to practice non-conformity because today’s society is much more welcoming of out of the box ideals and beliefs. For example, when Thoreau had, “paid no poll-tax,” he, “was put into a jail...on this account, for one night.” In today’s society though, if a person didn’t pay a tax, then they would simply take it up with the government, and wouldn’t be thrown into jail on the spot. This example shows that being disobedient to the government today would be much easier to accomplish because of the lesser penalties. The gist of this fact is that because the practice of civil disobedience has become commonplace in today’s society, from living in a tree for years to strapping oneself to a historical building, making it easier to get away with noncompliance without having grave

The belief of civil disobedience that is evident in present day America was created by Henry Thoreau. In the history of mankind, Thoreau is most notably known for his creation of the ideology that encourages improvement of the government, but only for specific reasons. This belief created by Thoreau became known as civil disobedience through the publication of his essay titled “Civil Disobedience.” In the essay, Thoreau continuously advised for the improvement of a government and also the person in that society, which he also believed the government reflected the will of an individual. Thoreau believed that civil disobedience against the government was necessary, but only for specific reasons. In the reading, Thoreau stated many reasons why one should not conform to the government, such as “But when the friction comes to have its machine, and oppression and robbery are organized, I say, let us not have such a machine any longer” (Thoreau 3). Thoreau believed that one should change the government and not conform if that particular state has many injustices occurring against the masses in society. The metaphor in the quote establishes friction to resemble the government at work, such as laws passed and enforced on an individual. If the friction were to become unnecessary, harm the society, and benefit the government, Thoreau

Disobedience always comes with a reason, some do it to go against something that is wrong others do it for attention or because they do not care about the situation. When there is an unjust law that is putting someone down or is oppressing it, people will begin to go against the law and not stand around while everyone including themselves gets hurt. Just Laws are to help and to keep everyone safe and unjust laws are made for minorities to stay away from the high-class group who want nothing with them. Sadly today there are still unjust laws to put people down but they are not standing around to let it happen. Martin Luther King could not watch his brothers and sisters be constantly put down so he went against unjust laws to stand his grounds. Antigone shared similarities when she went against king Creon rules rule to not bury her brother Polyneicês, she knew the consequences but paid no minds and stood her ground and kept doing what she has planned to do.

Thoreau believes that, “ That government is best which governs not at all” stating that the government should not only represent the people but should be run by them as well (Thoreau 940). Thoreau’s beliefs explain his position on civil disobedience, stating that civil disobedience is needed when the government implements policies that are against the individual's conscience and beliefs. Thoreau gives an example of when civil disobedience is needed by expressing his objections towards the American government's involvement in the Mexican war, “file of soldiers ...marching in admirable order over the hill and dale to wars, against their wills”(Thoreau 941). While the soldier's duty is to serve their country, if their country is asking them to disregard their own judgement to become useful for their benefit, the individual must refuse allegiance and become useful as a person and not a machine the government can use at their own will. The people that the government uses, are used to invade other countries and are enforcing their policies, making them become a popular vote government as well, “we are all made at last to pay homage to and support our own meanness” ( Thoreau 945). Thoreau is implying that civil disobedience is required in order to follow one’s own voice, to follow through to their morals, even if it means not being included in the popular vote. Thoreau states that civil disobedience is a duty that is required to indicate the necessity for change in the government, “whole country is unjustly overrun...not too soon for honest men to rebel

Merriam-Webster defines rebellion as, "open opposition toward a person or group in authority” or “refusal to obey rules or accept normal standards of behavior, dress, etc” (“Rebellion”). Have you ever thought of the numerous accounts of rebellious acts that have been expressed throughout time? Many of these uprisings have been successful and have brought great change in society. There are many examples of this throughout history. The Boston Tea Party painting would most likely spark a feeling of rebellion inside any American who views it. While the main focus is the painting, one cannot fully grasp the extent of powerful emotions that it encases without having prior knowledge about the defiance and its purpose, the details within the

I strongly agree with what Oscar Wilde’s statement. Stating that “disobedience is man’s original virtue” is saying that we as people know more about disobedience than anything else. Many people would say that disobedience holds a great deal with the way people carry themselves. To not accept disobedience, you will have to work really hard on how you can change that and make things better. There are many different types of disobedience. For example, there is civil disobedience which carries a great deal with the law and how you act to the laws.

In 1891, Irish author Oscar Wilde observed,” Disobedience, in the eyes of anyone who has read history, is man’s original virtue. It is through disobedience and through rebellion. Sometimes negatives bring positives.

Rebellion can be necessary if there is a situation going on that contradicts with a person’s opinion. Using rebellion could also apply if a certain rule is making the environment dangerous. It can impact and change a certain area and make it a better place for durability.

The United States wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for rebellion. A revolution is just a large-scale rebellion that is actually successful. After the American Revolution when our government was created, one of the main bases for our government was that there would be a series of checks and balances. That means that no one branch of the government would have to much control. The main part of these checks and balances though was the people. The people are ultimately in charge of the government, and if the government is oppressive it is the duty of the people, and the people of the United States are encouraged to rebel. The goal of a rebellion is to turn it into a revolution. So the main reasoning one should have is to join a rebellion is what the

Without people being disobedient, they would not rebel at all. The USA would not be what it is today without the American revolution. The American revolution happened because of disobedience, and the people wanted change from being completely ruled by Britain. Disobedience is refusing to follow rules or a

Disobedience has been a man’s virtue ever since laws have been constructed. As a progression that has developed in our society , it is safely to indicate that disobedience is morally acceptable by the common people. In order for change, people have demonstrated  disobedience successfully to promote social progress, change is impossible without disobedience.Our society has failed to realize that there is no such thing a “perfect society”. There are people in our society who agree with change and would sacrifice themselves for it through violence and multiple times of rejection. Many individuals known as the majority simply do not like change. This majority is the group that construct these laws that we must follow.  Thoreau states ,” A majority is permitted , and for a long period continue, to rule, is not because they are mostly likely right, nor because this seems fairest to the minority,  but because they are physically the strongest.” Although we do perceive the system as the strongest, citizens still use disobedience to challenge the system’s authority. Disobedience is a man’s virtue when our natural rights are being violated by the majority . In order for change to occur the common people must use disobedience to fight the injustice in their society to promote social progress.

Oscar Wilde´s claim on the idea of disobedience is valid with referral to history as well as with connection to virtue and morals. In Wilde´s claim, he states that disobedience is a form of expressing human morals. I agree that disobedience encourages social progress and that it is a crucial human characteristic. He targets audiences who are knowledgeable in history in order to convey his claim through a historical reference of rebellion. Although Wilde’s claim is applicable in these terms, there are many situations where disobedience is just pure disruption today.

Nothing is more necessary or stronger in us then rebellion Georges Bataille. Nothing is more historically important to humans longevity then rebellion. Rebellion is a major part of how we got to where we are a society. As we progress we go through hindrances as these hindrances happen we get stronger as a society and we care about each other and show dedication and show humanity to one