Tapestry Proposal

Power is often defined by political scientists as the ability to influence the behaviour of others with or without resistance. The term authority is often used for power precieved by the social structure. Power can be evil or unjust, but the concept of power is accepted by humans as social beings.


Taking the kids from our districts, forcing them to kill one another while we watch – this is the Capitol’s way of reminding us how totally we are at their mercy. How little chance we would stand of surviving another rebellion. Whatever words they use, the real message is clear. “Look how we take your children and sacrifice them and there’s nothing you can do. If you lift a finger, we will destroy every last one of you. Just as we did in District Thirteen.”

Suzanne Colins - The Hunger Games

Reflection: This quote from the book The Hunger Games is a representation of power over society. It represents the directions in which a government can take a civilisation, and the corruptions that power can ensue on those who wield it. I use this quote to show the darker part of the spectrum for the theme Power, because it's a very compelling quote, and it also applies to the real world very fittingly as well.

Any people anywhere, being inclined and having the power, have the right to rise up, and shake off the existing government, and form a new one that suits them better. This is a most valuable - a most sacred right - a right, which we hope and believe, is to liberate the world.
Abraham Lincoln

Reflection: This quote from former president Abraham Lincoln is the lighter end of the spectrum for Power. It implies the abilities that humans have to rise over tyranny, and more importantly, themselves for the greater good of themselves and/or others. That people aren't run by history, because we are the people who mould history. This is a great representation of the "good" side of Power.