Question

Read the following excerpt from Gandhi’s “Quit India” speech of August 1942:

There are people who have hatred in their hearts for the British. I have heard of people saying that they are disgusted with them. The common people's mind does not differentiate between a Britisher and the imperialist form of their government. To them, both are the same. . . .

But [this] is a dangerous thing. You must remove it from your minds. This is a crucial hour. If we keep quiet and do not play our part, it will not be right . . .

We must remove the hatred for the British from our hearts. At least, in my heart there is no such hatred. As a matter of fact, I am a greater friend of the British now than I ever was.

Answer the following questions in one to two sentences each.

What is Gandhi saying in this excerpt?

Answer 1

1: Gandhi was saying that this movement for independence was against the British rulers, not the British citizens.

2: Gandhi wanted to be a "friend of the British" because he didn't hate the British people he just disagreed with their government. This goes with his philosophies because Gandhi was very much opposed to violence and hostility.

3: I would agree with his opinion because he has the desire to maintain a healthy relationship with Britain after their independence. I also agree with Gandhi because he and I both believe in peace and no violence.

(These are my words not the sample answer so you should be good to use)

Answer 2

Gandhi is saying that there is a difference between the British people and their government. We can not treat the British people and their government's policies the same.

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