Dialogue Essay - 739 Words

But something tells me youre not willing to give him up. Hes my father. What do you think? I dont know where he is anyway. He made sure of that. Clever move. So? Like I said, Im willing to strike a deal. Thats way too vague for my liking. I want the money, that was stolen from me, back. Nothing more, nothing less. Once I have it, we can all move on with our lives. So you get the money, and you leave my family and my father in peace? - Is that what youre saying? - Yes. How do I know that youll stick to your word? You dont. Youll just have to trust me. Trust the man who almost killed my sister? Jack and I have both taken hard hits, in business and personally. I want this war to end as much as he does. Im a man of†¦show more content†¦Or I couldve been dead. But you were willing to take that chance, right? I had everything under control. What if the Russians had found it? What if there were a shoot-out and Id got caught in the crossfire? Just tell me where he is, so we can end this once and for all. Even if I did know, theyll be long gone by now. He just wants his money. Then all of this can end. - Over my dead body. - Keep fighting him, and you may get your wish. He started this war. Why should I back down? Because it could save your family. Sphe almost died. So did you. Is your pride really worth the fight? - I wont give back money I didnt steal! - You told me to man up... and do whats best for the family. This is it. Pay him so we can all move on! Listen, boy... you wont tell me how to run my affairs. I said no and thats final! Hey, Uncle K. Hey. Im starving. Can you make me one too? I want you to end things with that girl. What? Shes a Diale. Theyre not the kind of people to mix with. - Shes not like her family. Shes... - Dont give me a hard time! The two of you arent a good fit. You might not see it now, but I do. Just listen to me, okay? Do I have to repeat myself? No, Uncle K. Come with me. Where are we going? - Where are we going? - Lets just... Come on. Where are we going? - Im done for today. - No, Mbulazi, you need to exercise to get better. Stand up. Do you plan to pay AK the money?Show MoreRelatedDefinitions of Justice in the Melian Dialogue Essays1144 Words   |  5 Pages It is the Melian dialogue which follows and presents the presumed diplomatic debate between the two nations; the Melian people’s argument for their own neutrality, and the Athenian people’s attempt to persuade them to submit. The issue which arises in light of the events at Melos remains to be whether it is the people of Melos’ views of justice which is correct, or if it is Athens’ definition which is truer. 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