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Summary Of The Truth About Lying Judith Viorst

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Is lying something we do unintentional? Is it something morally wrong or is it something we just face to do for good causes? The Truth about Lying by Judith Viorst consists of four categories in which according to Viorst our lies fall into. In the article she has social lies, peace-keeping lies, protective lies, and trust keeping lies. Viorst cannot decide about the topic of lying whether it is for a good cause or a bad one so she then gave her opionion throughout the categories. They are all different types of lies that happen in our everyday life and Judith Viorst believes they all come from different approach depending on the situation. I believe that all four types of lies have a limit line. Although it may be wrong to lie they're some …show more content…

Viorst understanding of this lie is certainly being a coward and not taking responsibility to just tell the truth. Judith Viorst states, “I tell these lies at time, and yet I always feel they're wrong. I understand why we tell them but they still feel wrong.( Viorst, 137). Viorst tends to feel as she has not courage. She uses an example in which the married couple is planning to visit New York City who’s the wife’s mother lives there. The wife believes that lying to her mother trying to cover up the real excuse is being "wise". She believes that the relationship will be better off like that instead of having to face any disagreements or arguments that are truly not necessary. While on the other hand, her husband thinks that she should just stop being a "coward" by trying to conceal the real truth and own up to the truth. Disagreeing with the husband, I believe that the wife is doing anything in her power to try to avoid making her mother feel upset upon the real truth. For example, if someone plans a date with their significant other. However, the girl’s mother wants to tag along but she knows her mother will only ask “nosy” questions involving their relationship. As a result the girl tells her mother the plans are cancelled. Using the peace-keeping lie strategy avoids any confrontation or upsetting situations between the mother and the

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