Rebels and Weapons of the Weak

Andrew Vo

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In my own terms, there are two forms of resistance/rebellion that the peasantry class have to use

against a "superior" class. There is the direct and the indirect approach. The direct approach is

frontal confrontation with the source of the problem. This approach makes the problem apparent and

and known, but it will also result in negative consequences with the source of the problem. With the

indirect approach, there is no frontal confrontation but the act of rebellion would be in a form that is

subtle and affects the superior class by increments. The one thing I can relate with both forms of

rebellion with be the relationship I would have with my parents when I have to do chores. At the

time being I figured that why should I even be doing these chores and talked back. I ended up just

getting in trouble. From there I learn that I could just do the task at hand with minimum effort, waste

time, and provide mediocre results. I can't get in trouble because I am doing the work, but I do get

criticized for my work ethic. I can also very much relate to the McDonald's experience of working

because I use to work in a country club and from time to time weddings and events would be held

there. My co-workers and I would sometime be verbally abused when something doesn't go right for

the attendees or we'll receive complaints. We also never complained about the wages as much and

when working we always just find an excuse to take a break, talk, eat, or have fun. At the end of the

day we also get to take home whatever food was left and we get to take as much as we want.