CAN MEANING BE FIXED
OUTLINE
Introduction
It is not possible to fix meaning
Supporting Arguments
Understanding of life varies from person to person Failure has different meanings for different persons
Every person has his own way of thinking
Struggle has multiple meanings
Specific meaning and parameter cannot be fixed
Meanings of gestures are not same in the world Meaning of knowledge for a literate and illiterate cannot be equal
Money has different meanings for the rich and the poor
Meaning of religion is different for a believer and a non-believer
Machine means a symbol of progress for scientists
Red colour has different meanings
Music means food for soul for music lovers but it is a nuisance for others There are different forms of government in different countries
. Capitalism is a blessing for a few and curse for others Perception of women is different in different societies
Conclusion
ESSAY
It is impossible to fix meaning. Different words have different meanings. This world is naturally progressive. Meanings of certain words change with the passage of time There are many words in English language which have more than one meaning. Meaning of a word 'Apprehend' is to catch or arrest. It also means to understand. So, a single meaning cannot be fixed for a particular word. Many activities in life have different meanings for human beings. An adventurous person considers mountain climbing a source of enjoyment. It is full of pleasure for him On the contrary, it might be a cumbersome task for a person who is not interested in such an adventure It is highly refreshing for a person to swim in a deep river. At the same time, it can be a foolish act for another person. Hence, meaning cannot be fixed because people take things according to their own perception.
Moreover, understanding of life varies from person to person Some people face many difficulties in life. They have to work day and night to fulfil their wishes Life means a bed of thorns for such people. They have to pay a heavy price for what they achieve in life, while, some people are born with a silver spoon in their mouth They enjoy every luxury of life. Life means a bed of roses for these blessed ones.
Similarly, failure has different meanings for different people People having strong will face their defeat courageously. They always learn from their mistakes. They get rid of their shortcomings and success becomes their destiny. Some people have low motivation level. They cannot accept their fault. They are not ready to improve themselves Failure impacts them negatively. These people often remain behind in the struggle of life. So, failure does not have same meaning for people Hence, meaning can never be fixed.
Besides, every person has his own way of thinking Some people cannot bear criticism Criticism means insult for them. On the other hand, criticism is a tool of correction for strong minds. They take it positively. They believe that criticism throws out impurities of life. Sometimes, they ask critics to evaluate their performance for correction always believes in struggle. Struggle means the only way to success for him He In the same manner, struggle also has multiple meanings. An honest person only uses fair means to achieve his aim in life, while struggle is a useless thing for a deceiver. He always tries to take advantage of his cleverness He cheats and hoodwinks others for his interests Struggle has no value for him. Likewise, one cannot fix specific meaning and parameter in life. Two brothers may not have same style of working In fact, many candidates quality CSS exan every year Success has no fixed meaning for them. A group of candidates may consider success a source to grab power, while another group may take it as an opportunity to serve the country Even mode of preparation varies from candidate to candidate. Thus, meaning and procedure cannot be fixed for anything.
Furthermore, meanings of gestures are not same in the world. It is an honour for Chinese and Japanese to bow while meeting a person. They consider it a way of respecting others. The same gesture can be pathetic and humiliating for the Europeans. A salute by a junior means a sign of respect for a senior officer in forces He can get angry if his junior does not saline him. The same gesture has no value for a civilian officer Salute has no importance for him As a result, meaning cannot be fixed.
In addition, money has different meanings for both the rich and the poor Money means a source of pleasure and entertainment for a rich person. He has millions of rupees and money is less important for him Ile has no tension when the prices of things go up Inflation does not affect him but money means life or survival for a poor man He works fon many hours to cam his livelihood Ihs difficulties mcrease when the prices of things rise Inflation affects his purchasing power.
Knowledge is a matter of life and death for a literate. An educated person works hard to enhance his knowledge Such a person gathers every piece of information which may help him in his life In fact, he knows that only knowledge can make him superior to others: Contrary to this knowledge means nothing for an illiterate. He puts up no efforts to get knowledge. He is not ready to take pains fot learning.
In the same way, religion is the most important thing for a believer. Ic respects his region from the core of his heart. A real believer also allows others to follow and practise their religion. He embraces the restrictions imposed by religion happily. He considers his life purposeless without religion. On the other hand, religion means a chain that limits freedom for a non-believer Non-believers do not have any inclination to follow religion They consider it an unnecessary thing in life.
Machine is a symbol of progress for scientists. They invented certain machines which facilitated human life Scientists believe that machines have revolutionized man's life. Devices have speeded up the pace of progress in life Literary writers give different meanings to machines. They are of the view that these devices are more troublesome than they are worth. Machines need human hands to operate They have further increased human labour. Human beings maintain these machines. The literati opine that machines have made men their slaves Machines have brought men away from nature Modern devices are responsible for hollowness of man. In such situation, it is not beneficial to fix meaning.
In the same fashion, red colour has various meanings for different people in society. Red colour is a symbol of love for some people. Red rose is often presented 10 loved ones. While, others consider red colour a sign of danger. A group of people wear red shirts in Thailand. It may be a symbol of revolution for them People's perception of a single colour is different. This very colour is the colour of blood Blood is a sign of life There is no life without blood. At the same time, it can be a symbol of war and conflict In this diverse world, it is not appreciable to fix meaning.
Music is food for soul for music lovers. They consider it a part and parcel of their life They listen to the songs of their favourite singers and feel fresh Some people also like certain musicians and their symphonies. There are some human beings who declare music a nuisance They do not like 11. They consider it a waste of time Some of them are of the view that it is one of the major causes of noise pollution.
Adding more to it, there are many forms of government in different countries of the world. There is a parliamentary form of government. A group of politicians claims that parliamentary system is better than presidential one They are of the view that former is more democratic than the latter Their opponents favour presidential system. History is evident that both the systems have been successful in certain countries. Parliamentary system succeeded in England While presidential system proved successful in the US. Hence, meaning cannot be fixed.
Truly speaking, capitalism is a blessing for some and a curse for others Some countries like America, Britain and Pakistan favour it. These countries believe that a person can accumulate as much amount of wealth as he can. It depends upon the efforts of a person how much he earns China and Russia do not support capitalism Such countries declare it irrational. These countries have socialist behaviour. In such contradicting environment, it is not wise to fix meaning.
Women get respect and honour in enlightened societies. She has equal opportunities Last but not least, perception of woman is not same in different societies in life. She is not treated as subhuman. Women have played a vital role in the progress of developed countries. On the other hand, condition of woman in the Third World countries is highly deplorable She is kept within the four walls of houses. She has no say in decision making She is only there to serve men. So human perception of woman varies from region to region. In such situation, one cannot fix meaning.
To conclude, it can be said that it is not possible to fix meaning Meanings of words are different in different cultures and societies Human perception about life and happiness is not the same Some things which are of utmost importance for one have no value for others. This world is heterogeneous A single criterion cannot be fixed even for a similar task. In the end, it is imperative not to fix meaning in this ever changing world.
