Concepts Of Violence

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a whole new attitude violence�s relation with the mosh pit. Rene Girard explains that it is only human nature to act in violence during the course of his life. Girard also states that people use this anger in other ways besides the devious.
People try to direct their violence into something constructive. When people do this, it is a perfect example of eustress. Eustress is converting stress into a positive manner. Violence is a form of stress because it weighs heavily on the mind and causes misinterpretations. Paul Tough shows that the people who are attending these functions are doing it in a manner to release aggression, but not to physically hurt anyone. When people have these thoughts, it goes deeper than just trying to escape, it�s mutual.
The examples that Tough uses in the article are ones that show respect, and in a way, some form of loyalty. One example is when Tough is in the Pit, and he falls on the floor. While he was on the ground, thinking this isn�t where ...

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