Question

‘The Black death was an entirely negative event’. To what extent do you agree / disagree with this statement?

Answer 1

The plague epidemic which occurred due to the infection from the fleas of black rats was called as the Black Death.

It spread during the 14th century from 1346- 53 and was responsible for wiping out about 75- 200 million people.

Explanation:

• At first glance the loss of such a large number of human lives makes the epidemic to be an entirely negative event.
• But there are certain things to be noted before reaching to conclusions.
• The population of the Middle Ages Europe ( 1050- 1300) grew very rapidly, and the existing agricultural systems were inadequate to feed such large populations.
• To feed these huge population various forests area were cleared to make agricultural lands but still was inadequate to feed everyone.
• The result was that people were suffering from hunger and starvation, and this made people to migrate to different parts of the country in search of work.
• This huge migration of people resulted in the congested and unhygienic living conditions which attracted the rats.
• All this made the epidemic to spread faster which resulted in death of such large number of people.
• But after the plague was over, Europe regained its industrial development, and the living standards of the people improved.
• It has also been suggested that the descendants of the plague survivors were most likely to have lived longer lives.
• The plague has also lead to the development of various medicines and other developments.
• That's why, it cannot be said as an entirely negative event in the world history.

Answer 2

Answer:

Yes I Agree

Explanation:

Till about three in the morning he was in a state of stupefied misery. It seemed to him that he and his pain were being thrust into a narrow, deep black sack, but though they were pushed further and further in they could not be pushed to the bottom. And this, terrible enough in itself, was accompanied by suffering. He was frightened yet wanted to fall through the sack, he struggled but yet co-operated. And suddenly he broke through, fell, and regained consciousness. Gerasim was sitting at the foot of the bed dozing quietly and patiently, while he himself lay with his emaciated stockinged legs resting on Gerasim's shoulders; the same shaded candle was there and the same unceasing pain.

death

missed opportunities

corrupt relationships

childhood

mental conflict