Is this murder an act of justice, or revenge? In the story “Bargain”, there is a store owner named Mr.Baumer who is always pushed around and beat up by a man who drinks too much and can’t read and goes by the name of Slade. Mr. Baumer then takes an act to get back at Slade for all those time Slade beat Mr.Baumer up. Mr.Baumer’s act of revenge, is murder. There are many theories about if Mr.Baumer was really responsible for Slades death, but what Mr. Baumers town really think is, that Mr. Baumer is responsible for Slade’s death.
For many reasons, Mr. Baumer is not responsible for Slades death. Slades death was an act of revenge because Mr. Baumer wanted to get back at him for hurting him, but Mr. Baumer wanted to do it in a sneaky way. Knowing Slade was a thief, he cannot read, and he likes to drink, Mr. Baumer set a trap. The first reason is Slade is a thief.
Mr Baumer who knew that Slade was unable to read purposely bought wood alcohol that also comes in a barrel like regular alcohol , predicting Slade would drink it unknowingly. Al recognizes the strange purchase by Mr. Baumer and asks “we’ll never sell all this will we?”(Guthrie Jr., 11) then Mr.Baumer answers with a very defensive statement “Sure we sell it. I get it cheap. A bargain, Al, so I buy it”.(Guthrie Jr.,11) It is very significant that Mr. Baumer answers why he bought it even though Al only asked him will if the product would sell.
Many people feel terrible after exacting revenge on others, contrary to popular belief. In fact, few people know the truth behind seeking revenge, one of the oldest, most ingrained societal actions that humans possess. In the Count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dantes embarks on a revenge spree after having been imprisoned on trumped up charges for 15+ years. In A Long Way Gone, Ishmael Beah was lead to believe that enlisting in the Sierra Leonean Army was the only way to avenge the death of his family. Revenge is harmful because it deeply affects the mind and soul, and affects the well-being of others.
On July 1st 1863, the Confederate army butted heads with the Union army in one of the most horrific battles of the American Civil War. The book The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara explained the disaster that was called the Battle of Gettysburg. This historical fiction novel took place at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and occurred from July 1st to July 3rd in 1863. The novel discussed how the actions of General Robert E. Lee, General James Longstreet, Colonel Chamberlain and many more men affected the course of events throughout those three long and hot summer days. Michael Shaara truly captured the pressure and stress that follows along with being in charge.
This difference between justice and revenge is that justice is right; it moral and fair, and is honest and unbiased. Revenge on the other hand is fueled by bias and anger, causing spontaneous and regrettable actions. In the short historical fiction story Bargain, by AB Guthrie, Mr. Baumer, a store owner in a small town, is faced with the town bully, Freighter Slade, when Slade does not pay for a bill from Mr. Baumer, Mr. Baumer fights against him, and sets him up for an unexpected death. Mr. Baumer is responsible for Freighter Slades death. Slades death was an act of revenge.
Is it justifiable to kill in order to get revenge and peace? The death of Matt and Ruth’s son, Frank altered their lives. Losing their son put them in a dark place taking an enormous toll over their profound emotions. The hatred for Richard Strout, grew stronger daily. The story “Killings” Author Andre Dubus displayed disputes with the values of compassion, courage, and fairness.
Living in today’s society there are lots of revenge and not so much justice. In the historical fiction short story “Bargain,” by A.B Guthrie, a German immigrant and owner of a general store, attempts to collect a debt from Freighter Slade. After Slade refuses to up he decides to take matters into his own hands. Mr. Baumer is responsible for the death of Freighter Slade. Slade’s death was an act of revenge because justice would mean with the law, but Mr. Baumer went against the law to kill or poison Slade.
Once again revenge leads to the downfall of that person who was seeking revenge. It brings the fact again that revenge is no the
Many people assume that there is no justice in society, just revenge and hate. The historical fiction story “Bargain” written by AB Guthrie is a story about a German immigrant, Mr.Baumer, and the town Bully, Freighter Slade. Slade is illiterate and has a drinking problem which is why he died by drinking wood alcohol that Mr.Baumer bought. Personally, I believe that Mr.Baumer is innocent, and is not responsible for the death of Slade. His death was an act of Justice as no one liked him as he drank to much.
Overall, I feel that his parents are to blame for the blue man 's death.
Revenge is an emotional response to real or imagined injury or insult which requires punishment in return. This is done more on feeling than by law. The second goal is retribution (Schmalleger & Smykla, 2015). Retribution involves the payment of a debt to both the victim and society. The way this is explained is an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
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Revenge can be a horrible emotion; it can sometimes lead people to do horrible things. By definition, Revenge means to get retribution for a wrongdoing done to you. In my opinion, revenge is mostly caused by fear and the overwhelming feeling of payback Throughout history, revenge, or vengeance, has been altered by several cultures and religions, and even the American culture. Though it often leads one to perform criminal acts, Howard argues that it is a necessary component in the functioning of society. He points out that revenge is a threat that acts as a disincentive to undeserved violence.
Revenge is a real thing in today’s society. It happens every day. There are different reasons for revenge from as small, as a small child stealing a stick of gum to a drug dealer murdering a nark. Regardless, taking revenge in itself may be for the greater good, or evil.
