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Is It Ever Okay to Be a Quitter?

I realized, its okay to be a quitter, sometimes. Under certain circumstances, it is okay. If you are doing something very bad like drugs or gangs, its okay to be a quitter. I think it was okay for Jonathan to quit the war because he was only a child, and hadn't realized the truth of war. But, if its something thats going to actually help you and benefit others, then its not very good to be a quitter. Its acceptable, but it'd be better if you didn't. But, if it is in a cituation that invloves getting hurt, physically or emotionally, then it would be better if you were a quitter. Perhaps, even the world's greatest leaders were quitters at one point.

Is it ever okay to be a quitter?

I think being a quitter is never okay. Sometimes being a quitter effects you. For example, if you were almost done with school but quit, your future will be effected. Jonathan never gave up in The Fighting Ground. At first he was alienated but when the soldiers knew he had escaped the Hessians, they gave him special attention. He didn't give up on his dream of becoming a soldier. From being able to escape the Hessians and all that he has been through in fighting, he would be considered a soldier. His feelings of being a soldier may not be as strong as they were before but he has accomplished that dream. Many people who give up on their dreams are not happy for whatever it is they are doing now. Those who didn't give up probably achieved their goal or goals and are happier than those who quit. I believe that quitting is just a sign that you are not working hard enough for your goal or your just not wanting to go through the work to be able to achieve in the whatever it is you want to achieve in. Truly, quitting is something unacceptable that most people do and must overcome the feeling of wanting to give up.

Is it ever okay to be a quiter?

I realized that it is sometimes okay to be a quitter. It usually depends on the situation. For example, it is not acceptable to quit on something like your hope and dreams. However, on a situation that may risk your life, it is a good idea to quit. Usually, people take this the wrong way and quit when things get tough. What they don't realize is that one can learn from things that happen in their lives. That is not a good time to quit. In The Fighting Ground, Jonathan escaped with the little boy in his arms, he had no idea of where he was going but he did not give up. "He kept walking, cradling the boy in his arms. His muscles ached but he continued" (page 127) He ended up finding the corporal who promises to help him. Either way, I truly believe that it is sometimes okay to be a quitter.

Under What Circumstances is Betrayal Forgiven or Excused?

In most communities and to the general public betrayal is unaccepted and is never forgotten. For many it is hard to get by the past when it is thrown at you all the time and is the reason for your set-back. However, sometimes betrayal can be seen as an act of good, for the "greater good". You can never lose focus of what's more important and what needs to be done. In the Corporal's situation he was right to murder the little boy's parents. He could not put aside the importance of his country for the little boy's upbringing nor his future without parental impact. Somewhere though this can be seen as an act of bravery or an act of heartlessness. In Jonathan's case it is heartlessness. Jonathan could only see through this point of view because he
wasn't habituated to dilemmas nor sacrificing for the "greater good". However, the Corporal wasn't actually betraying anyone because he wasn't bound to one's trust nor was involved with the Tories. He just felt a sense of distraught for having to murder the little boy's parents. It was Jonathan that had felt the betrayal due to his lack of warfare experience.
Another example of betrayal that can be taken from Fighting Ground is the little boy's parents. The Corporal claimed that they were Tories disguised as civilians. Their betrayal to their country was unspeakable. I can understand that they probably betrayed their nation due to fear of survival but even after that how could you live with yourself after knowing that you were the cause of your country's loss or destruction? That you were the cause and reason for the deaths of your country's residents. Betrayal of this kind is not only seen as an unthinkable crime, but may taunt those for the rest of their lives haunting them with the fact that they were disloyal to their motherland.
Finally, the type of betrayal that is accepted in my opinion is the one that is told for the good of one's benefit. Not many see this and are as open to what isn't seen or given. Meaning, sometimes you might betray a loved one to protect them but end up being seen as the nemesis. It may be for their protection but you know that it was out of the good of your heart. Betrayal is one of those deeds you wish you're never put in a situation with where it is your only option.The truth is there's always another option. Many wish not to see them, many don't. The Tories sought the easy way out which never ends good and the Corporal did not see another way to end his dilemma. There is always different views of situations and you can understand Jonathan's due to him not being used to these conflicts. Although, does it mean that betrayal can be accepted if it was done with good intentions? Well, how can that be when the Tories betrayed their countries only to survive and due to fear which is an innocent intention but was still unacceptable? Betrayal is still a topic that can be debated in many ways. However, my theory is that it can be accepted if you not only did it with good intentions but were doing it for the good of others not yourself. Otherwise it is seen as a selfish need not something done for the "greater good". Perhaps it is being debated all around the world but not with the same view. What about you?

When is betrayal acceptable?

I believe that betrayal is acceptable in certain circumstances. Generally, if I have an agreement with someone, and that person breaks the agreement, then I am justified in breaking my end of the bargain, too. It's not a matter of two wrongs making a right. When the other person knowingly violates my trust, I no longer feel bound by the old agreement. By betraying me, the other person has nullified that agreement.
In the case of The Fighting Ground, on page 102, Jonathan realizes,"he could, he knew simply walk away and be free. He could stay and be their prisoner. Or-he realized with a quickening sense of dread-he could do what any true soldier would do. He could kill them." This is not actually a betrayal because Jonathan wasn't actually the Hessians' friend. But as the Hessians had begun to trust him, it is a betrayal of trust. This is acceptable because Jonathan is a soldier. He is at war and it is a matter of life and death. I think that if your life is at risk and you have a good cause, betrayal can be acceptable, depending on the circumstances. Truly, this is when betrayal is acceptable.
~ Diana 705

Is it ever ok to be a quitter?

I've thought about this question a lot. At first my( and probably a lot of people's)first instinct was of course not! After rethinking the question, I realized something. Sometimes things are better off quitting. What do I mean? Well what about smoking? As we all know, if someone starts smoking, they have to quit as soon as possible. Or else it badly damages your lungs. It can cause cancer. It can even cause death. If it was never ok to be a quitter then who knows how bad the population will drop. Thousands of people die every year because of smoking. We don't want that to be millions. The same goes for stealing, bullying and every other thing people were better off not doing. These are the times when you should definitely quit something. Everything else that includes the benefit of yourself or others should always be continued.