Can one individual make a difference? The movie Gandhi depicts Mahatma Gandhi’s peaceful struggle for independence of India and equality among the Indian and British. He, alone, successfully prevented multiple acts of violence with the use of nonviolence. Through this, Mahatma Gandhi becomes a selfless hero whom is trusted and respected despite going too far with some of his methods.
Mahatma Gandhi has been and still is a hero, inspiring generations to come. Onelook.com defines a hero as “a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength” and also “someone who fights for a cause.” Throughout the movie, Gandhi has shown that he possesses these qualities by demonstrating that he has the courage and ability to strive for peace and for the right to a free India. The first example of this is Gandhi’s decision to abandon his livelihood as a lawyer so that he can concentrate on achieving what he values most, an India free of oppression for his children and grandchildren. The first step he takes to end the discrimination is to burn identification cards that all Indian nationals are forced to carry on their persons at all times. This rebellious act is directly against British law and although he knows it is a crime to do so, he accepts the responsibility, setting in motion the removal of barriers between Indian and British populations. Mahatma Gandhi believes that it is his duty to end the suffering and indignity of his fellow countrymen, no matter what the cost may be.
It is through this course of action that Mahatma Gandhi becomes an inspiration for the suffering of India, providing them with the long awaited dream of a liberated nation. This now-probable ...