NIMRA NAEEM

CMS # 23599
BS Psychology
Section A
1. Thesis statement.
2. Introduction.
3. Argumative points;
a- war.
b- religious texts.
c- manifestos.
d- constitution.
4. Conclusion.
It is said that pen is mightier than sword as the modern day conflicts
run on the written word. The written word commands the sword into
numerous conflicts around the world.
How can the sword be more mighty than pen if the pen commands it
effortlessly. The pen nowadays has the authority to create either peace
or war.
So I agree to the statement that yes a pen is mightier than sword.
 “I” as an individual of 21st century believe that pen is mightier than sword.
I would like to reconstruct my argument to say that men can do more damage with a
pen than any other weapon. The pen commands the sword in order to act.
The sword can only threaten while the pen can do whatever it wants. . It can inspire
and demoralize.
The sword is confined only to acts of violence, which it uses in order to intimidate the
victims into submission. Writing can do that and more. It can do anything.
As it is said sword is better as it is older so perhaps we should say horses are better
than cars as they are older.so the fact that it is older doesn’t make it stronger.
 a- WAR ;
“The military don't start wars. Politicians start wars.”
This quote was said by General William Westmoreland who served in the Vietnam war.
The military is commanded by the politicians who must sign a decree of war in order to
deploy troops. Also, politicians make speeches that can stir an entire country up in arms.
These speeches are prepared and written beforehand. Obviously it would be too much
pressure to make up an entire speech right there on the podium while millions of people
wait anxiously. The point is that war is created and ended on the back of speeches,
treaties, and declarations. Consider this analogy: What causes wars? Is it the politicians or
the soldiers? The answer would be the politicians. While the soldiers provide the fighting
power, it is the word of kings and presidents that control war. We should not just see a
sword or a gun as the destructive force, but the words and writing motivating it.
 B
The Bible has caused millions of death. While I'm not arguing that the Bible is without
any positive effects, it has also led to many misled crusades such as the Crusades.
These religious texts have inspired many people to believe that their god or version
of him is correct. There are so many wars to take into account such as the Iran/Iraqi
conflict today, destructions by Israel in Palestine today ,
civil wars, and the Ottoman-Persian War.
Lastly, consider that these interpretations of these holy texts lead to hate crimes.
How many people have been beaten or killed because of religion? The point is that
the religious texts interpretations have lead to many deaths over the years.
Religious texts interpretations inspired many to risk their lives to fight for a higher
power. While the sword does the work, it is the pen that commands it.
 C
In 1848, Karl Marx wrote a manifesto that would sweep the world for centuries to
come, the communist manifesto. In this manifesto, he made famous the terms
Bourgeois and Proletariat, or the owners and the workers. More importantly, this led
to the creation of the theory of Communism, which would become integral to the
governments of Russia, China, Cuba, and many more.
The communist party did several atrocities during their rule: they created a secret
police that oppressed and killed their own people, led to the conflict in the Korean
and Vietnam War, and created a cold war.
Without the creation of communism that was written by just one man, all of these
events would have never happened.
It's important to understand that while weapons created by mankind may do the
killing, it is the pen that commands the weapons.
One important text in our society could destroy or save the world. A writer can cause
more damage with a pen and an audience than the most highly trained commando
can
D

Many governments declare their base beliefs in a constitution. The American

Constitution is the pillar that all laws must rest on; new laws must work in harmony
with the constitution in order to be passed. The core beliefs of many nations are
declared in key documents such as the Constitution.
In Pakistan the British constitution is followed which has a law that ;
“ that the death penalty is an unconstitutional punishment for the rape of an adult
woman when the victim was not killed. ”
Now can we say that sword is mightier than pen as here the written words are
defending person who should be hanged to death but as the pen abandons it so we
have to follow it.
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In conclusion, it would be impossible to refute that the sword has no power; the fear of
death is very powerful. However, when we look at the overall picture, the pen is what
creates.
Also in regards to fear, I do admit that the sword does have fear over others. The fear of a
gun in your face or a knife to your throat is terrifying. That being said, I think that the pen
can bring out more fear than any simple weapon can. Let's look at a few quick examples
of how the pen causes fear.

1. A government puts in a mandatory draft. Many people become fearful of putting their
jobs and families on hold. This affects everyone in a country that is eligible, while the
sword only can harm those drafted. Families become fearful of losing people overseas.
2. An expose about wrongful commercial/industrial practices is published. Many become
horrified and scared that the products they use could be contaminated, dangerous, or
harmful.
3. Religious texts and their interpretations lead to hatred/fear of those who follow the
wrong religion. This leads to xenophobia and a failure to work in the global community.
 Merriam Webster defines the word ‘might’ as;
"the power, authority, or resources wielded (as by an individual or group)“.
So the whole argument concludes that the pen has the authority over the sword.
Pen commands over the sword.
I ask again, do the soldiers create the conflicts or is it the politicians? The swords or
the pens?