Possible Reasons for Genocides - Assignment Example

4 Could one person’s story like Ilibagiza’s represent the sufferings of a people? Why do you say so?In the case of genocides, yes, one person’s story represents the sufferings of a people. Of course the experiences would be different and the sufferings are on various levels but when no one tells his/her story, no one would ever know. In the case of Ilibagiza, we have at least had a glimpse of what happened during the killing of Tutsis by Rwandan Hutus in 1994 because of her story.

5 If you were in the position of Immaculee Ilibagiza, would you pray for the people who have done you wrong?If praying for those who have done me wrong makes me feel better, yes, I would pray for them. Hatred can lead to other crimes as we have discussed that it is one cause of genocide.6 Would you be willing to forgive even those who have killed your own family? Why or why not?Unforgiveness makes a person bitter. I want to be free from bitterness so yes, I will forgive them. I can not bring back my family’s lives by hating those who killed them so I have to look after myself and get rid of all that will hinder me from becoming a better me.