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The Russia Revolution was the most important event of the 20th Century in Europe- Agree or Disagree?
The Russian Revolution of 1917 marked a crucial turning point in European history. It left to countless things, including the demise of the Romanov dynasty and the establishment of the worlds first communist state. The revolution was driven by a combination of social, political, and economical factors, including wide spread discontent among the Russian population, hardships caused by World War I, and growing support for socialist ideas among the working class. The events in Russia sent a shockwave throughout Europe and inspired similar revolutionary movements in countries such as Germany, Hungary and Italy. I believe it is one of the most, or even is the most important event of 20th century Europe.
By overthrowing traditional monarchies and aristocracies, the Russian Revolution paved the way for an alternative in European politics. The founding of a Soviet Union, created as supreme communist state represented surrounded by capitalist states in Europe helped to ignite east vs west conflicts throughout most of the century. It also greatly affected the European working class, because it showed that there is strength in numbers — and they can overturn dictatorial governments to get improved work environments, paychecks and modes of life.
The Russian Revolution also had a profound impact on European culture and ideology. Across the continent, the ideas of Marx and Lenin were taking root in radical art,music, poetry and life styles inspiring artist, writers and intellectuals to explore new ways of thinking. The revolution sparked debates about the very nature of power, equality and justice which still resonate in European societies. At the end of everything, therefore, the 1917 Russian Revolution was a turning point in historical past and did have an effect on immensely more than merely all that then lived through it; by using reshaping political along with public life far after the revolution took place. Put simply, there are many things that wouldn’t have take place without the revolution, which is why I believe it is one of, or even the most important event of the the 20th century in Europe
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Vladimir Lenin, who was originally born Vladimir Llyich Ulyanov in 1870, played a pivotal role in the Russian Revolution in 1917. As a staunch revolutionary and Marxist theorist, Lenin believed that the only way to bring about true social and economic change was through a violent overthrow. Of the existing tsarist regime. In April 1917, Lenin returned to Russia from exile and immediately began rallying the Bolsheviks to seize power, emphasising the need for a ‘dictatorship of the proletariat’ to establish a socialist state. Through his political manoeuvring and the Bolsheviks growing influence, Lenin was able to orchestrate the October Revolution later that year, toppling the provisional government and installing the Bolsheviks as the new ruler of Russia. This event marked the beginning of the Soviet era and the eventual formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), with Lenin as the first leader of the new Bolshevik state.
Lenin returned to Russia in 1917 after years in exile. During the October Revolution, he helped orchestrate the Bolschevik seizure of power. Nicholas II fall of power/ Bolshevik’ success, was for a variety of reasons. Firstly, there were many economic difficulties in Russia at that time. However, the Provisional Government failed to address the same problems. The price of goods at that time were increasing and the supply of food were decreasing. The government also couldn’t guarantee enough grain, ammunitions of weapons for the troops fighting in war. Another reason why the Bolsheviks’ success were the continuation of war. Many citizens of Russia wanted the war to decease happening, but the provisional government decided to continue Russia’s involvement. This upset many people and led to the downfall of Nicholas II’s fall of power. Lenin established the Communist party (the Bolsheviks’) party as the ruling power in Russia.
As the first leader of the Soviet Union, Vladimir Lenin’s impact on 20th century global politics and the rise of communism cannot be overstated. Through the implementation of Marxist-Leninist ideology and policies, including the nationalisation of industries and the collectivisation of agriculture, Lenin firmly established the foundations of the communist state. His unwavering commitment to the Bolshevik Revolution and the formation of the Soviet Union would go on to shape the course of global events for decades to come, with the influence of Leninism and its offshoots felt across the world.
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Lovely work, Liya!
Chance is definitely very important in the story. As you state, many occasions (such as the ones you mention) appear to only happen because of chance.
Something else to think about is how Stanley questions whether the curse ever even existed; how does this complicate the way we think about chance?
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Lovely work, Eva!
Indeed, as you argue, first-person narration often lets the reader form a closer connection with the character speaker; therefore, indeed, we may feel more emotional in response to Tom’s journey if we were told the story from his POV.
You could also consider the negatives of having the story told from Tom’s POV (i.e. think of the information we would miss out on).
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Nice work, Richard!
Certainly, as you argue, first-person narration often lets the reader form a closer bond with the character speaker; therefore, indeed, we may feel more for Tom when he is reunited with Hattie at the end.
You could also consider the negatives of having the story told from Tom’s POV (i.e. think of the information we would miss out on).
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Great job, Ethan!
As you say, if the story were written from Tom’s perspective we would miss out on a lot of hugely important information. Also, the examples you have given to support your answer are excellent.
Something else to consider is how might the story benefit from being told from Tom’s perspective?
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Lovely work, Eva!
This is a very well-considered answer to the question. As you argue, the three plotlines give the readers much more information about the characters and they enrich each other greatly.
Something else you could think about is how they contribute to the questions surrounding chance, luck, and fate.
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