“It has also been pointed out that as well as the “acquisitive mimesis” that principally concerns Girard, there is also what can be called “beneficial mimesis”, as when individuals provide models of good behaviour, such as settling disputes, kindness, and generosity. But if there is such a thing as beneficial mimesis this means that social peace can be re-established by other means than scapegoating and sacrifice, as we know from the many ceremonial forms of peace-making in primitive society.”