Mahatma Gandhi Dbq Analysis
The next ingredient that made non-violence work was each leader accepting jail time. Gandhi spent about six and half years in jail but had no complaints about what would happen to him. In Doc.7 it states, “ I did not feel the slightest hesitation in entering the prisoner’s box.” As for Dr.King he was proud that he had come this far for his, but knew the fight wasn't over yet. In Doc.8 it states, “Those who had previously trembled before the law were now proud to be arrested for the cause of freedom.With this feeling of solidarity around me, I walked with firm steps towards the rear of the jail.” While, Mandela didn’t care what sentence he faced because he knew the people he would leave behind would finish his duties for him. In Doc.9 it states,
“I informed counsel that whatever sentences we received, even the death sentence, we would not appeal.” When Gandhi, Dr.King, and Mandela faced jail without resistance; it helped their followers have more faith in themselves and that they should be afraid of those against them. These leaders were so selfless that it made them seem invincible to their enemies, it was as if they couldn’t be phased.
“I informed counsel that whatever sentences we received, even the death sentence, we would not appeal.” When Gandhi, Dr.King, and Mandela faced jail without resistance; it helped their followers have more faith in themselves and that they should be afraid of those against them. These leaders were so selfless that it made them seem invincible to their enemies, it was as if they couldn’t be phased.