Witness

The aspects of Amish life I find appealing are their simplicity way of life, their never-ending

fashion sense, their primitive technology, the closeness of the community, no hatred and

devotion to their religion. I envy their way of life because there is no stress, for example

when Rachel’s father woke up Book to milk the cows, this proves that their daily chores are the

only stress put on them, but I could never wake up very early to do chores. Their attire never

changes, it’s the same solid plain colours. I would not find it difficult to put on clothes without

any buttons or zippers, I can adjust to that but I cannot adjust to plain dark colours especially

with no type of design. The Amish society are very strict about the type of technology that is to

be used.

As shown in the movie Witness they ride on Buggy’s and their farm equipment is

powered by humans, animals or nature. Furthermore, there is a strong bond in

the Amish community, for example, when Samuel rang the large bell to contact his neighbors for

help. Another example illustrating on how the community is so close is the barn raising. It is a

one or two-day event during which a community comes together to assemble a barn for one of its

neighbors. The most interesting aspect about the Amish is there is no hatred. For example,

Samuel’s grandfather explained to his grandson why guns or hatred should not be used against

another human being. The Amish people are very religious, their entire life is solely based on

religion, such as: their clothing, their education, and much more..

Also, their medical system, I

would never accept. Although the Amish people are relatively healthy, with their chores that last

all day long, they do not believe in modern science which leads to some genetic disorders, such

as dwarfism and twinning. In conclusion, the Amish life is a very simplistic and old fashion.