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The Pilgrims' March
Mahatma Gandhi · 1921
An essay written by Gandhi in 1921 about his non-cooperation campaign against British rule.
Gandhi's own essay explaining the strategy behind his non-cooperation campaign.
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What it is
This is a written work by Gandhi from 1921, including a foreword discussing messages from imprisoned and other leaders of the non-cooperation movement.
Why it matters
The text explains Gandhi's strategy of non-cooperation and passive resistance as a deliberate response to British repression, comparing it to a game of chess or a military campaign where resistance forces the opponent's hand. It reveals how Gandhi framed arrests and repression as signs of the movement's success rather than failure.
Look closer
- Why does Gandhi compare non-cooperation to a game of chess or a war strategy?
- What does this text suggest about how Gandhi wanted his followers to feel about imprisonment?
- What does the essay leave out about the costs of repression on ordinary people?
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