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According to Francis Bacon, revenge is referred to as ________ behavior.
According to Francis Bacon, revenge is referred to as ________ behavior.
- Animalistic (correct)
- Rational
- Justifiable
- Civilized
Bacon suggests that taking revenge means a person is ________ the law.
Bacon suggests that taking revenge means a person is ________ the law.
- Enforcing
- Violating (correct)
- Respecting
- Upholding
What does Bacon imply about the effectiveness of the law when a person takes revenge?
What does Bacon imply about the effectiveness of the law when a person takes revenge?
- The law strengthens its power
- The law becomes more respected
- The law loses its significance (correct)
- The law is redefined
According to Bacon, what quality does forgiving others reflect?
According to Bacon, what quality does forgiving others reflect?
Bacon suggests that wise men don't dwell in the ________.
Bacon suggests that wise men don't dwell in the ________.
In Bacon's essay, what is the significance of forbearing others?
In Bacon's essay, what is the significance of forbearing others?
What does Bacon imply about the wrongdoer and the counter-attacker when it comes to revenge?
What does Bacon imply about the wrongdoer and the counter-attacker when it comes to revenge?
'Revenge is totally against the law.' This statement means that revenge is ________.
'Revenge is totally against the law.' This statement means that revenge is ________.
'The more one’s nature turns toward taking revenge, the more he is taking the law into his hands.' What does this imply according to Bacon?
'The more one’s nature turns toward taking revenge, the more he is taking the law into his hands.' What does this imply according to Bacon?
Why do people usually do wrong to others?
Why do people usually do wrong to others?
Why does Bacon suggest not becoming mad at a person who loves themselves more?
Why does Bacon suggest not becoming mad at a person who loves themselves more?
What is referred to as 'wild justice'?
What is referred to as 'wild justice'?
What lesson does Bacon believe public acts of revenge provide?
What lesson does Bacon believe public acts of revenge provide?
Why does Bacon advise against focusing too much on taking revenge?
Why does Bacon advise against focusing too much on taking revenge?
What does Bacon compare 'vengeful friends' to in the text?
What does Bacon compare 'vengeful friends' to in the text?
Why does Bacon mention that it is more delightful to make one repent than to hurt?
Why does Bacon mention that it is more delightful to make one repent than to hurt?
How does Bacon describe people who do wrong because it is their nature?
How does Bacon describe people who do wrong because it is their nature?
What argument does Bacon present against the act of avenging a wrong?
What argument does Bacon present against the act of avenging a wrong?
Why does Bacon argue against taking revenge?
Why does Bacon argue against taking revenge?
What does Bacon suggest in terms of forgiving friends who do wrong?
What does Bacon suggest in terms of forgiving friends who do wrong?
According to Bacon, why is private revenge considered unfortunate?
According to Bacon, why is private revenge considered unfortunate?
What does Bacon compare those seeking revenge to?
What does Bacon compare those seeking revenge to?
Why does Bacon suggest forgiving and moving on from past wrongs?
Why does Bacon suggest forgiving and moving on from past wrongs?
Why does Bacon mention that public acts of revenge are fortunate?
Why does Bacon mention that public acts of revenge are fortunate?
How does Bacon view the concept of 'wild justice'?
How does Bacon view the concept of 'wild justice'?
What does Bacon argue about forgiving enemies and friends?
What does Bacon argue about forgiving enemies and friends?
What does Bacon believe regarding the idea of taking the law into one's own hands?
What does Bacon believe regarding the idea of taking the law into one's own hands?
According to Bacon, why is it unwise to dwell on past wrongs?
According to Bacon, why is it unwise to dwell on past wrongs?
Study Notes
Revenge: A Wild Justice
- Revenge is animalistic behavior, characteristic of animals, not humans, who are entitled to forgive and show compassion.
- Bacon argues that taking the law into one's hands is a distortion of the law, making it useless.
Private Revenge is Unfortunate
- Private revenge is unfortunate and useless, as it takes the law into one's hands.
- Revenge is tolerable and fortunate only if it has no lawful remedy.
- Those who constantly seek revenge are unfortunate, living a life of "witches" with evergreen wounds.
Forgive, Forget, and Move On
- Wise men ignore the wrongs done to them, focusing on the present and future rather than the past.
- Forgiving others is a sign of moral and ethical supremacy.
- Since past wrongs cannot be changed, one should forgive, forget, and move on.
Public Revenge is Fortunate
- Public acts of revenge are fortunate, setting examples for others.
- Bad leaders should be punished publicly to teach others a lesson and avoid similar actions.
Reasons for Revenge
- People don't do wrong for the sake of wrong; they do it for profit, pleasure, respect, or honor.
- One should not avenge others who love themselves more than they love others.
Friendship and Revenge
- Wrongdoers who are friends can stab you in the back, making it difficult to forgive.
- However, Bacon argues that we should forgive even friends, considering their wrongs as evil from God.
Public Death of Bad Leaders
- Bacon cites examples of public executions of bad leaders, such as Caesar, Partinax, and Henry the Third of France, as fortunate public revenge.
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Explore the key points and personal views of Francis Bacon on the theme of 'revenge' in his short but insightful essay. Understand how Bacon contrasts animalistic behavior with human nature and society's upsurge towards revenge.
