Logical deductions, the meaning of this phrase is known to us through Restitution for a life that was taken, implying that in other cases we do give monetary compensation. One kills another, the Torah makes a point of telling us that one cannot give That the meaning of the same word with regard to an eye or another limb is also We learn that the word tachat (תחת) mentioned with regard to aīlow indicates the necessity for financial restitution, and so one can conclude ![]() he should pay for hisīeing idled and for his medical expenses." 5 Thus, Giving a colleague a blow, it is explicitly stated: "When a man strikes "an eye for an eye," is financial restitution? That same verseĬontinues "a blow for a blow." And with regard to the penalty for That the intent of the Torah's statement with regard to the loss of a limb, ![]() Had only one functioning eye before the incident? Or the victim’s eye was onlyĭamaged to a third of his previous vision, but he can still somewhat see? Meant to fulfill the injunction “an eye for an eye”? What if one of the parties What if the perpetrator is himself blind-how are we To the Oral Torah, this is a directive for monetary compensation to the injuredĭemonstrate that these verses aren’t meant to be read literally. Phrase was never understood or applied in the literal sense. Mean that we actually poke out the eye of an eye-poker? Contrary to what some But you,an ill-favored and contemptible insect who delights in suckinghuman blood, I wish that I could have killed you even if I had incurred a heavier penalty.Phrase “an eye for an eye” is found in a number of places in the Bible. Also, in the fable it states that “The Bald Man replied, “I can easily make peace with myself, because I know there was no intention to hurt. ![]() Then the fly beings to say you see what you did to yourself simply to get revenge for something that is not so deep instead of forgiving me. Escaping, the fly said mockingly,”You who have wished to revenge, even with death, the Prick of a tiny insect, see what you have done to yourself to add insult to injury?…” This quote means a fly bit a man on his head he tried killing the fly but the fly was already gone. In the fable, it states that “A fly bit the bare head of a bald man who endeavoring to destroy it, gave himself a heavy slap. Also, he does not mind if he hurt himself really bad because it is easier to forgive yourself then someone else that caused you pain. ![]() The Aesop fable “ The bald Man and The Fly” is about revenge because he does not care if he hurts himself all he cares about is getting back at the fly for hurting him. Is it worth a lifetime of pain and misery just to get back at a person or is it better to live your life to your fullest potential? In the Aesop “The bald Man and The Fly” and in the short story “Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe discuss the theme of revenge which show that they would do anything in their power to punish the person that did them wrong even if it consumed them. This quote relates to the theme since it shows how revenge can compound issues worldwide, and revenge could continue conflicts until everyone is involved. “A eye for an eye makes the whole world blind,” by Mahatma Gandhi.
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