The enemy of the people

The Enemy of the People was an interesting play. I always enjoy going to watch the plays, as I was in theater myself, when I was in high school. This play was very different than I expected, but I enjoyed watching it. I loved the issue that was portrayed throughout the entire play. Doctor Thomas Stockmann was presented with an issue within the city that he knew needed to be fixed, so that people were able to stop getting sick. The fact that Doctor Stockmann stood up for himself and challenged the people of the town shows that he was a strong man, willing to stand up for his convictions.

I love the fact that he was willing to fight in order for justice to be made. I think that there are several people in our world that have strong religious and political beliefs, but they are not willing to really stand true to there beliefs and fight for justice. We need people that are willing to sacrifice, whatever is necessary in order for justice to reign. If you are not willing to give up something, for the cause that you are supporting, then I will ask you, how much do you actually believe in this cause that you support. I believe that you can say that you believe in something, but until you make a sacrifice for that cause, the importance of it is not evident in your life.

This play showed me that I should never be afraid to stand up for what is right, no matter how many people are against me. Just like Doctor Thomas said towards the end of the play, everyone was against Jesus, yet he was still right. Just because the majority is against you, does not mean that you are wrong. This gives me the perseverance and the strength needed to stand up for the things that are right in our culture, and not let things slip by. For if we, the Christians, do not stand up, then who will?