Cynical Bollocks: An Amateur Cartoonist on Life's Compelling Characters and Caricatures

The Rebel Archetype: Non-Violent Resistor The peaceful revolutionary  6 to 7 min read   There are many who fit this archetype such as Martin Luther King Jr, Thich Nhat Hanh, Nelson Mandela and Mikhail Gorbachev, to name a few! However, the two rebels I've chosen are the most recognised and quintessential non-violent resistors: Mahatma Gandhi and the Historical Jesus, but only based on the Gospel of Mark! These men rebelled against the status quo, preaching and instilling non-violence, moral reform, and compassion. If we can recognise their human flaws alongside their strengths, it reveals much about them as individuals! Gandhi: Beating Back the British Empire Without Bashing Anyone! Gandhi, the little bald guy with those round glasses, cleverly rebelled against British colonialism with his philosophy of Satyagraha, which means clinging to truth. It’s all about non-violently expressing disruption while holding onto peaceful principles! His virtues attracted admiration, ...