In this world, there are two types of people and every person in the world has a good side or an evil side. In “My Graduation Speech” by Postman Neil, Mahatma Gandhi displays some characteristics of an Athenian. The Athenians took an interest in public affairs and improving public behavior, as did Gandhi. It also inspired civil rights and freedom movements around the world. Mahatma Gandhi believed that wrong acts committed by people were acts of violence against the social order and the Athenians also believed in this. Mahatma Gandhi was a good public figure, placed great value on tradition and culture and was a non-violent person. Mahatma Gandhi was a good public figure. People respected him and appreciated his ideologies and beliefs. He firmly believed in himself and used to place emphasis on his own character and strength. These qualities made him a good public figure, in the sense that people followed him. His examples have motivated many people around the world. People called him "Bapu", which means father of the nation. The Athenians strived for grace and precision and so did Mahatma Gandhi, starting various movements. He even went to prison just to save his country by not being what the English wanted it to be. His thinking was based on the perspective that anyone should not say anything offensive to anyone, should not hear anything bad or offensive, and should not perceive anything that could cause harm or injury. Likewise the Athenians took the initiative in public affairs and also participated in the improvement of public affairs. The Athenians were good people who understood the rules and regulations of society and knew how to respect them without harming anyone. Maha...... middle of paper ......or live, wish to live. Life is dear to everyone." He was a propagandist of the non-violent movement started against the British who attempted to invade India. Gandhi believed in the ideology of non-violence as he stated “Non-violence is the weapon of the strong”. From the above facts, it can be said that Mahatma Gandhi was an Athenian. Mahatma Gandhi was interested in public affairs, respected the tradition and culture of every individual and was a true saint. He was interested in improving public behavior and public issues, as were the Athenians. He was also an inspiring person who inspired the civil rights and freedom movement around the world. He believed that no harm should be done to any human being, just as the Athenians believed. Every person in this world is considered to be a good or bad person depending on the characteristics or nature of the person.