Chinua Achebe piece of writing titled “Civil Peace” and Guy de Maupassant piece of writing titled “The Necklace.”
Introduction
From ancient times to the present modern days, people associate value to dignity, authority, and possession of wealth. For instance, in ancient Egypt, different political leaders, businesspersons, and religious leaders used particular objects or ornaments that had great value and significance. The Pharaoh, for instance, wore a Cobra Uraeus Diadem on their heads to signify their power and authority. In this paper, the author will present an informatory essay of how people treasure or assign to value basing the information on two narratives; Chinua Achebe piece of writing titled “Civil Peace” and Guy de Maupassant piece of writing titled “The Necklace.”
Valuing some ornaments and objects worn in on the body can sometimes lead people into trouble. It is crucial sometimes to take precaution not to obtain things that we cannot afford because in the event they get lost, people can be left in a great depression, this is the main lesson learnt from the narrative ‘The Necklace.’ Value in society can be earned through the material wealth of an individual. The eagerness to get rich through material value is a core issue that many communities are facing; this is illustrated in the narrative Guy de Maupassant.
Value can also be placed on the characteristics that individuals have in society. Although many individuals in society value material wealth as the key to defining their status, some people value other things more than wealth. In the narrative “Civil Peace” by Chinua Achebe, this is the central theme illustrated in the story. Chinua gives the thieves want they want to maintain peace, and this demonstrates how the value of money is not that essential to him as compared to the importance of having peace in society. Therefore when it comes to other necessary things, it is advisable to give out material values to serve the interest of many people or core issues.
I think that earning value in society is core because it can be used to obtain dignity in the community. I believe that value is core when it comes to defining the responsibility that an individual has in society. In most cultures, people value wealth, authority, and the position that they occupy in society. One of the things that people tend to impact on others to earn value in society is offering assistance to the less fortunate members in the community during various calamities. I also believe that individuals valued in the city have a way of conducting themselves with decorum; this is super essential in enhancing the respect they have in society.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can see that from the earliest time, and value was highly appreciated by many people, especially the political, religious leaders and wealthy members in communicating. In the modern-day, we can see this reflecting through the various activities that people perform in society. It is vital to understand that the treasure of value takes different forms ranging from the jobs that people occupy, the amount of wealth, and the positions that people hold. It has also emerged that being famous provides a specific form of value that a person possesses in the community. It is, therefore, crucial to uplift our values to ensure that they serve us on a positive note.