Dawn Study Questions

As always, quote and cite:

Cite at least three formal definitions of the word and concept terrorism".  Summarize these in a statement that carefully differentiates "terrorism" from "war".

Does the novel offer a valid defense of terrorism?  Why, or why not?

When, if ever, is terrorism is terrorism moral in a Just War context?  Clarify your explanation with examples that are universally applicable: that is, they would apply to everyone in the same way.

In your discussion of these questions, evaluate the validity of this statement from Dawn:

Terrorism: "It's cruel,  inhuman if you like, but we have no other choice. […] If we must become more unjust and inhuman than those who have been unjust to us, then so be it." (22)  "You will have only one purpose: to kill those who have made us kllers. We shall kill in order that once more we can be men….  […] He spoke of what our leaders called the eleventh commandment: Hate your enemy" (23).