Francis Bacon: Essays and Major Works
Give a critical analysis of the essay ‘Of Revenge’ written by Francis Bacon. in about 800 words
Give a critical analysis of the essay ‘Of Revenge’ written by Francis Bacon.
Give a critical analysis of the essay ‘Of Revenge’ written by Francis Bacon.
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Analysis
Revenge is to be discouraged because- (i) it puts the law out of office; (ii) it is ignoble; ( iii) that which is past, is gone and irrevocable ; (iv) it ignores the weakness and selfishness of man's nature.
Revenge is- (i) most allowable when its supplies the defects of law ,(ii) noble when it is taken openly.
The injuries from friends should be forgiven, not avenged.
Revenge keeps one's own wound green.
Public revenges are generally fortunate; not so private ones.