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Title: A Chain Never Broken
Words: 764
A Chain never broken
In the essay "The broken chain" by M.F.K Fisher there is a fine distinction between justified punishment and unnecessary violence. How does the narrator wish for the reader to perceive her fathers actions, as punishment or abuse. In paragraph eight the narrator says, "I knew I was going to be punished." Just because the child has an understanding of why the punishment is taking place does not necessarily justify the hitting or spanking.
Abuse is a very serious word. Abuse as defined means a corrupt practice or custom, and improper use or treatment. There has and will continue to be a very fine line between abuse and punishment in some peoples minds. However, some people feel that the difference between abuse and punishment is very distin ...
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