Armistice

Armistice         The persecution or unfair treatment of a race merchantman have major affects on people of that nationality. It is almost as if they ar experiencing it themselves. It can be very hard for person outside of this race to understand these peoples feelings. As evident in the story Armistice, by Bernard Malamud, this can form very surd and different opinions from both appointmenting sides (Morris, and Gus). Morris, being a Jewish man, has very conflicting perspectives than that of his acquaintance Gus (a man who sells meat for Morris business, too an American) concerning the occurrences and progress of WWII. The punishing crusades of the Nazis on the Jewish people create many old and new emotions from Morris, which are insensitively used and deepened by Gus. Although nevery of the two never actually experiences these incidences, it hitherto heavily influences them both.

         Many parallels may be drawn amidst the war and the tension amongst Gus and Morris. One connection that may be drawn is the similarity between Nazi and Gus; and likewise between Morris and France. Just as Germany, Gus only sees the advocate and the splendour behind the objectives of the Nazis; whereas Morris sees that the consequences of this power are not worth it and that it should be stopped. As Gus marvels at this great power of the Nazis, Morris sees the sense in Frances retaliation. He feels the suffering of the people (because of his race) and wants it to stop whereas Gus regards it as forfeitable. This is a big difference in opinion and causes the main conflict between Gus and Morris. Another correspondence that can be identify is the relations between them. Just as the Nazis had warned the French of losing everything (by losing their land), Gus reminds Morris of losing everything also. over again we see that far-reaching strength that power holds. Lastly, the Armistice is symbolic of both conflicts. The temporary treaty really doesnt solve anything in either conflict. Morris and Gus Armistice left them both with no different feelings, near as the treaty between France and Germany solved nothing. It represents the unachievable slumber that cannot occur with this kind of power and difference of opinion rest in the way.

        Anti-Semitism and unfair treatment like this are existent even in todays society.



This writer believes that there is politic probably much of this in the United States. Although over the days we have grown more intelligent, etc.; power, sovereignty and favourable position still have the same effect on us as it did to the people during WWII. Even though our nation is founded on non-prejudice and free morals, power and etc.; can manipulate people, transforming them. create of these lies in the organization of people. People have formed racial groups, etc. Our nation can be as faulty as the Nazis with the wrong powerful influence.

        This example of anti-Semitism is demoralizing to observe and learn about. People having to suffer due to others differences and power trips. The most saddening aspect of all of this is that this problem will probably never be totally rid of. The conflict between the two men (Gus and Morris) was never solved, only put on hold, just like the problem in the war. An Armistice is not a solution, it is a temporary storage.

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