Morality In The 1600s
Daeja Smith
Mr. Bombard
English 1102
3/1/2016
Morality: 1600s Austria vs the Current World
The world is full of activities, some of which leave a lot to wonder whether individuals value the concept of morality. Morality refers to the ability to do that, which is perceived right and universally acceptable. Morality plays a critical role in a person’s decision-making process. In Mark Twain’s story, “The Mysterious Stranger”, morality remains a common theme emphasized among the characters and forms much of the conversation in the story. The book gives a clear picture of the moral standards during the 1600s in Austria seen through the narration. In a way, the world has different, people falling in diverse groups. Much of what happens in the world draws down to personal moral standards that compel ethical behavior. The book talks about issues surrounding individuals and the factors that influence their moral standards.
Comparatively, there are similarities between the 1600s period and the current world based on morality issues. People have the utmost power and privilege of having a moral sense right from creation as opposed to other …show more content…
First, a hereditary king from the Habsburg dynasty ruled the government during the period. In such as setup, many moral issues exist where the inhuman acts find themselves thriving among the chief officials. Kings are famous for a lavish living at the expense of their subjects who toil with little or no pay. Despite their awareness of the act as negative, they persistently go on, stay alike, and please the ruling class. However, morals have changed in the modern world despite the existence of a little moral issue among individuals. For instance, the modern Austria no longer practices a traditional system of leadership but rather has a democratic nation where the citizens have the mandate to elect their preferred
Mr. Bombard
English 1102
3/1/2016
Morality: 1600s Austria vs the Current World
The world is full of activities, some of which leave a lot to wonder whether individuals value the concept of morality. Morality refers to the ability to do that, which is perceived right and universally acceptable. Morality plays a critical role in a person’s decision-making process. In Mark Twain’s story, “The Mysterious Stranger”, morality remains a common theme emphasized among the characters and forms much of the conversation in the story. The book gives a clear picture of the moral standards during the 1600s in Austria seen through the narration. In a way, the world has different, people falling in diverse groups. Much of what happens in the world draws down to personal moral standards that compel ethical behavior. The book talks about issues surrounding individuals and the factors that influence their moral standards.
Comparatively, there are similarities between the 1600s period and the current world based on morality issues. People have the utmost power and privilege of having a moral sense right from creation as opposed to other …show more content…
First, a hereditary king from the Habsburg dynasty ruled the government during the period. In such as setup, many moral issues exist where the inhuman acts find themselves thriving among the chief officials. Kings are famous for a lavish living at the expense of their subjects who toil with little or no pay. Despite their awareness of the act as negative, they persistently go on, stay alike, and please the ruling class. However, morals have changed in the modern world despite the existence of a little moral issue among individuals. For instance, the modern Austria no longer practices a traditional system of leadership but rather has a democratic nation where the citizens have the mandate to elect their preferred