Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.
6) “The world perishes not from bandits and fires, but from hatred, hostility and sheer apathy”. Comment.(250 words)
Why this question:
The question is quotation based and tends to analyse the effect of negative emotions on the society.
Key demand of the question:
One has to explain how the harmful effects of harboring negative emotions far outweigh the harm done by physical acts of theft or loss of material possessions.
Directive:
Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Open up the quote in the question statement and explain its meaning.
Body:
Bring out the underlying theme of statement – State how harm done by harboring negative emotions is much greater than done by any physical harm.
Explain through examples/illustrations how negative emotions are detrimental.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a suitable way forward suggesting a framework to address it
