The case of George Zimmerman vs. Trayvon Martin is one where each perspective and angle has to be examined in order to establish the best course of action. In discovering the story it is crucial to analyze the facts that are known, thus it would be possible to determine who was morally correct and not.
First, the identity of each person must be looked at, in the specific emotional setting of the situation. George Zimmerman was a designated representative of the community in the patrol of the area. As he was specifically set out to look for any irregular activity, he was already predisposed to conditions that required a person to be in position of authority and mental sensitivity.
Because he felt that it is his duty to pursue Trayvon Martin, even the fact that he was told not to follow the suspicious person, he still proceeded. Trayvon Martin was in a much different position, as his identity and emotional characteristics were different. He was acting casually, as he was from the neighborhood and did not feel mentally responsible to commit specific actions or not (Trayvon Martin Case (George Zimmerman), 2013).
In managing identity, witnesses will be instrumental in helping illustrate the background of each individual. The rights of people are a given, so each parties must be treated with respect and proper duties. The resolution of conflict starts with the identification of the necessary actions of each individual and then, aligning the necessity and carried out behavior.
Because the face is the identity of the person, people are judged on who they are and the reputation they have. Both people had a group of friends and community residents who provided support and have know both parties. First, Trayvon Martin was identified as a person who was social and was of very respectable reputation. Then, there were some controversial news about his character and some pictures were discovered on his phone that portrayed him in a different light.
At the same time, it is thought that information of such nature can be seen out of context and might be inadmissible as character identity because the social and background have not played a crucial role at the moment of conflict. The situation was localized to the time of the day and how both parties acted (Trayvon Martin murder case: Opening clash on shooter’s motive, 2013).
The emotional aspect is very different for the two sides involved. Because George Zimmerman is now facing charges and consequences of his actions, it must be shown that he acted on reasonable grounds and there is no excess of force or use of authority. The people who support the “not guilty” verdict are supportive of Zimmerman and thus, help his emotional state.
Not only does he face the feelings of guilt from shooting, he also has pressure from the community and the court. To resolve his conflict, he must be allowed to present his reasons and explain what was the specific and adequate action that could have been taken. The emotional state of Trayvon Martin was completely opposite because he felt that he was violated and profiling took place.
The family of the victim is directly affected by the conflict because from one perspective they are not able to find any consolation in the matter. The conflict must be resolved through mediation but it is rather hard, as the consequences were very one sided (Zimmerman portrayed as vigilante in Trayvon Martin shooting, 2013).
References
Trayvon Martin Case (George Zimmerman). (2013). Web.
Trayvon Martin murder case: Opening clash on shooter’s motive. (2013). Web.
Zimmerman portrayed as vigilante in Trayvon Martin shooting. (2013). Web.