Question

Summary of the story Adolf

Answer 1

Adolf (also spelt Adolph or Adolphe, Adolfoand when Latinised Adolphus) is a given name used in German-speaking countries, Scandinavia, the Netherlands and Flanders, France, Spain, Portugal and to a lesser extent in various Central European countries. Adolphus can also appear as a surname, as in John Adolphus, the English historian. The name is a compound derived from the Old High German Athalwolf, a composition of athal, or adal, meaning noble, and wolf . The name is cognate to the Anglo-Saxon name Æthelwulf (also Eadulf or Eadwulf).

Answer 2

Gandhi and Hitler are considered the most influential figures of the 20th century. Gandhi is considered as the epitome of peace and non-violence whereas Hitler considered as the most notorious national leader of the contemporary world, because of the ethnic cleansing of Jews and World War II. A letter is very crucial in contemporary society because of the anti-human activities are done under the sponsorship of state and those who are in power. In this letter, Gandhi showed a path of humanitarian, courageous and better method than any of other struggles in the world, non-violence method of struggle.

The letter was written on December 24, 1940, from Wardha and Gandhi intended to raise a human concern in the letter. However, as per Gandhi’s wish, the letter never reacted in front Hitler because of the British interception during World War. Nevertheless, the letter has become a message for peace and widely spread in the discourse of war and peace. Gandhi has become a messenger of peace and like all of his narrating this letter also becomes an exceptional piece of narrative against violence.

Gandhi’s humanitarian concern is revealed in every part of the letter even from the salutation itself. He addressed Hitler as a friend of him, this addressing is important in particular because the whole world has antagonized. Hitler and symbolized him as a monstrous figure. However, Gandhi did not intend to have a friendly talk with Hitler but to prevent him further violence what he has been doing.

Gandhi’s intention is implicitly shown in the letter. He wants to share his concerns on the people of Europe with Hitler where they were all suffering because of World War II. He also asked Hitler to give up war and return to peace because the people of Europe are longing for it. While introducing non-violent struggle Gandhi is trying to explain the history of Indian national movement and how non-violent struggle was helping to fight against British imperialism. According to him, there are no losers in the non-violent struggle, whether die or win without hurting no one. Gandhi viewed non-violence as a force that could match itself against any violent force in the world. All these show Gandhi’s unquenchable thirst for peace and how he showed his path towards it.