Question

According to Alexander Aris, the suffering of the Burmese people has been

• A. ignored
• B. acknowledged
• C. heard but ignored
• D. heeded but ignored

Hint:

Speeches, especially acceptance speeches for awards like the Nobel Peace Prize, are often used to draw attention to ongoing issues. The core message is usually a call to action, highlighting that awareness alone is not enough.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: The question refers to the "Acceptance Speech" delivered by Alexander Aris on behalf of his mother, Aung San Suu Kyi.
Step 2: The speech was delivered upon receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, an award that brought global attention to the pro-democracy movement in Burma (Myanmar).
Step 3: Alexander Aris's speech implies that while the world is aware of the human rights violations and suffering in Burma (it has been 'heard'), not enough concrete action has been taken by the international community to alleviate it (it has been 'ignored'). The award is a significant step, but the larger problem of inaction remains.