Diplomacy: The Anti-War. War and its Literature.

Title: Diplomacy: The Anti-War. War and its Literature.
Category: Law & Government / Military | Words: 824 | Pages: 3.5 (approximately 235 words/page)

Diplomacy: The Anti-War. War and its Literature.

War has been used since the beginning of recorded history as a means of resolving conflicts, securing more land, gaining wealth, or for ideological changes. This world has become too dependent on war and violence for changes. Since the end of World War II there have been over 40 conflicts worldwide. That is almost one for every year (White). War triggers intense feelings in people; this type of emotion can be very powerful and is often …showed first 75 words of 824 total…

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…showed last 75 words of 824 total…power (Mowbray). <Tab/> In Conclusion, war is a powerful force, both physically and mentally. The emotions caused by these can inspire artists to create powerful works. "The literature of war, from Homer to Hemingway, has served both the dissenter and the nationalist, the nihilist and the believer" (Italie). However, sometimes when diplomacy fails war is a necessity. As Benjamin Franklin said, "there was never a good war or a bad peace."

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