Overconfidence And Bravery In Elie Wiesel's Nobel Peace

When Jordan Anderson’s faith was questioned, or when Rosa Parks was given the chance to prove herself as an equal to whites, a choice that determined everything had to be made. As Elie Wiesel, and Martin Luther King Jr. were persecuted because of an unjust cause, how did they decide to respond? And what draws the line between overconfidence and bravery? Jordan explained how he defended his faith, and Tavaana explained how Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. did not stand down. In Elie Wiesel’s Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech, he clarifies the extreme need for courage and bravery. Susan Bartoletti, and Hillary Walters-West explain the the effects of overconfidence. They all stood up for what they knew was right, and spoke the truth while

They all chose to be brave, and to not let others control their fear. The best response to conflict is to not chose the craven way out, but use bravery. If bravery is not shown, and beliefs and values are surrendered, conformity takes over, and controls lives. Bravery during times of conflict is also important, because it forms the mindset of the oppressed, and helps them gain control over the situation. An astoundingly courageous holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, sees his survival as a chance to inspire people to stand against injustice, and give up neutrality. Elie confronts the idea of neutrality during a time when conflict is prevalent by stating, “That I have tried to keep memory alive, that I have tried to fight those who would forget. Because if we forget, we are guilty, we are accomplices” (Wiesel). Elie regards neutrality during conflict as a shameful sin. He believes that the cowardly way out of conflict is contemptible, and encourages the negative force. Elie goes on to claim, “Human rights are being violated on every continent. More people are oppressed than

Rosa lived in a time when segregation, and racism were common in America, and she was constantly beset with issues concerning her race. Concerning her response to conflict, Tavaana states, “It was there that Rosa Parks, an African American woman, refused to vacate her seat in the middle of the bus so that a white man could sit in her place. She was arrested for her civil disobedience. Parks' arrest, a coordinated tactic meant to spark a grassroots movement, succeeded in catalyzing the Montgomery bus boycott”. Risking punishment, Rosa Parks chose to be brave, and in doing this, she gained control over an important aspect in her life: her freedom to choose what she needs and wants. Rosa was also able to make an impact on other people as well. Rosa was, “chosen by King as the face for his campaign because of Parks' good standing with the community, her employment and her marital status. Rosa Parks helped contribute to the image that King wanted to show the world, a crucial tactic in his local campaigns” (Tavaana). By choosing to show bravery instead of compliance, Rosa Parks was able to initiate movements for equality. Another African American faced with hardships during the 1950s, who emerged as a figurehead for social justice, and racial equality, was Martin Luther King Jr. Similar to Rosa, Martin Luther King Jr. showed bravery during