...The main interest of this novel is not to be found in its depiction of social class but rather the multiple representation of the main protagonist. Charlotte Bronte uses the character Jane Eyre to represent children who were seen but not heard “ ” A women in a patriarchy society and the treatment of the proletarian by the bourgeoisie. Bronte creates a microcosm were each character represents an aspect of society and through their interaction and treatment of Jane the reader is able to get a true understanding of the multiple themes, the Victorian society and Bronte’s own social and political believes . Therefore this novel is too complex to be simply associated with the theme of social class. Throughout the novel Jane finds herself in a state of isolation .At the start of the novel through the interaction between John reed and Jane Eyre Bronte is able to portray a patriarchy society and show how it starts from a young age “ for they are mine” the use of personal pronouns further indicates his power over Jane . Even the servants recognise his position in the house hold “your master” as if he owns Jane. A Mere child. The use of the word “master” implies that she is his property and that she is below him in statues. . In a society where religion was everything and God was seen as the creator of all things men were seen as the closest thing to God in terms of the amount of power they held clearly demonstrating how insignificant women where compared to men in the Victorian...
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...Orpheus Descending has been known as a tragedy due to the unfortunate faith of Lady and Val. It is a play centered on unanswered questions that make it quite impossible for the main characters, like Lady, to start a new life. Once Lady and Val declare their love for one another, it seems as if the play will have a happy ending. However, the evil in the world of the play sets out to destroy Lady one final time. Both the play script and the film adaptation of Orpheus Descending are similar. Although the ending of the film version is slightly altered compared to the play script, the plot and overall meaning of Tennessee Williams’ play remain intact. Lady has been living an unsatisfying life next to Jabe. The love and passion is clearly not there between them. When Jabe returns to town from his cancer treatment, Lady shows no real signs of compassion for him. In fact, in both the movie and play script, Lady is portrayed as more of a nurse or caretaker instead of Jabe’s wife. For instance, Jabe knocks his cane from the upstairs bedroom each time he needs her. This infers Lady’s lack of empathy and love for Jabe; she sees no other alternative than to succumb to take care of him until he dies. Jabe, too, shows no consideration towards Lady. While he has been away for treatment, Lady has taken full responsibility of the store. Jabe gets mad at her for putting the shoe department in the back of the store and responds to her decision in a cold, sarcastic manner (Orpheus Descending 1...
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...committed. The movie does not give much backdrop into the causes or symptoms, but shows one method of treatment. I will explain the symptoms, causes, treatments, and some other useful information on this disease. The best place to start is symptoms of Schizophrenia. They are broken down into 3 main categories. Positive symptoms are psychotic behaviors not seen in people without the disease. These people often “lose touch” with reality and these symptoms can come and go. Hallucinations are things that the person can see, smell, or hear but nobody else can. Hearing “voices” is one of the most common of these. The voices supposedly talk to the person suffering from schizophrenia by ordering them to do things, warn them of danger, or discuss their behavior. In the movie, the character had created several different types of people who all talked to him differently and pushed the character in different directions whether to act in a positive or negative way. Delusions are things the person may believe but are not true. Such as everyone talking on a cell phone must be listening to my thoughts or watching me. Sometimes these people will believe they are someone else altogether. Another type of positive symptom is called thought disorders which are an unusual or dysfunctional way of thinking. These people will stop talking in the middle of a sentence. IT has been seen on movies where it’s almost like another person has entered their body and a new train of thought takes...
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...seems to be the underlying question. Ultimately the film business is set up to sell a story, yet in doing so, accuracy tends to get altered in order to create a film that will draw an audience in. Although the mental disorder is secondary to the main storyline, the film, “Silver Linings Playbook”, adequately portrays an individual with Bipolar disorder. Even though some inconsistencies were noted related to the treatment and symptoms of the disorder, storytellers succeed in the ability to demonstrate diagnosis as well as various signs and symptoms of Bipolar disorder. According to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, diagnosis of Bipolar 1 Disorder requires the individual to meet the standards for a manic episode that lasts throughout the day, for seven days, or experiences a manic episode that results in hospitalization in order to prevent harm to ones self or others...
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...Great Expectations offers a diversity of interpretations so various responders will be engaged by the text. The main character, Pip, is used to establish the journey of a young boy’s life as he learns the true meaning of life and what values are most important. Dickens uses a range of characters to show Pip learning this lesson and to provide insights into various aspects of the Victorian era culture. Characters such as Joe and Magwitch provide an insight into the education and the crime and justice systems of Victorian England, along the importance of social class and wealth. Whilst, Estella and Miss Havisham provide an insight into the position of women and the inequality of power between the genders. Throughout the novel Pip encounters a range of people and undergoes various experiences. It is through these people and experiences that Pip learns numerous lessons in life. Pips main learning-catalysts are Magwitch, Joe, Miss Havisham and Estella. Education was an important cultural aspect of the Victorian era. Education allowed wider access to employment, and respect; for one could not become a gentleman and part of the upper-class without an education. Yet access to education was greatly determined to one’s position in society. Those in the upper class were given a higher priority to receive education than those in the lower class. Therefore it was very difficult for one to advance within society. This provides Dickens with the opportunity to gently satirize...
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...and his treatment of them in his fiction remain remarkably consistent.’ Do you agree? “Is there not also a central obscurity, something noble, heroic, beautiful, inspiring half-a-dozen great books, but obscure, obscure?…These essays do suggest that he is misty in the middle as well as the edges; that the secret casket of his genius contains a vapour rather than a jewel; and that we needn’t try to write him down philosophically, because there is nothing to write” (Gekoski 3). Certainly, as Forster says, it has been a common description of Conrad that his work is obscure. Forster seems to imply here that Conrad cannot be knowable due to the contradictory nature of his philosophies and that he is “misty in the middle as well as the edges”. Amongst Conrad’s “mist” and ambiguity it may seem difficult to determine the consistency of Conrad’s philosophies throughout his career. This essay seeks to illustrate Conrad’s tendency to concentrate on a cluster of related issues throughout his work and to highlight the pattern of consistency in which he treats them. Three of Conrad’s “obsessions” will be mainly focused upon; isolation, fragility in identity, and fidelity. In order to show a broad time span of Conrad career I will be referring to three of his works: Nigger of the Narcissus, Lord Jim, and The Secret Agent. It is the view of this essay that although Conrad may be obscure in meaning, his treatment of his ‘obsessions’ remain consistent over his career and also, when seen as a whole...
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...to present the characters accordingly. We find two characters that convey their love and anguish through their relationship with someone who has died − albeit imaginative for the narrator in Brendon Gallacher. In Brendon Gallacher, Kay delves into the past experience of the narrator and his joyous relationship with his imaginary friend. Similarly, in OPDM we witness the narrator delving into the past and describing his sense of anguish from the loss of his father as well as the loving relationship he also had with him. Moreover both poets’ skilful use language and structure effectively emphasises the character’s nostalgic look into the past. This emotion is clearly evident in both poems. The theme of love in both poems is also apparent and is used by the poets to effectively convey the affectionate memories of the past. In OPDM, the narrator’s love of his father is clearly shown when he remarks, “He took me on long silent walks.” Here the narrator remembers his father with great affection and emphasises his father’s deafness. The narrator continues to emphasise his love of his father with “In country lanes when young,” this shows the long relationship the narrator has had with his father, from childhood until his father’s death. The imagery of affection produced for the reader, accentuates the loving relationship of the characters. Similarly, Kay also accentuates the loving relationship between the narrator and Brendon Gallacher. We witness how both characters confide and spend...
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...” Borderline Personality Disorder is a condition characterized by impulsive actions, rapidly shifting moods, and chaotic relationships, most commonly found in women. The individual usually goes from one emotional crisis to another making it difficult to form close connections with people. Often there is dependency, separation anxiety, unstable self-image, chronic feelings of emptiness, and threats of self-harm such as suicide or self-mutilation. In the movie “Girl, Interrupted”, main character Susanna Kaysen is diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Initially in denial of her disorder and suicide attempt upon entry to the psychiatric institution Claymoore, she learns to cope with her disorder, accept who she is, and learns to make meaningful lasting friendships. In order to be diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, impairments of personality functioning (within self and interpersonal) must be present as well as pathological personality traits. With this disorder, the person can often function "normally" in society, but the internal emotional pain can be unbearable. People suffering with this disorder can be very moody, can have feelings of desperation, insecurity, and isolation. They tend to be impulsive and suffer from bouts of depression. They also tend to live recklessly and engage in self-damaging behavior. Those with BPD may hurt themselves as an outlet to dealing with their chronic feelings of emptiness and identity...
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...Tiffany Monroe Critical Analysis IV Ms. Gill 12/14/12 Madness and Blindness in King Lear King Lear by Shakespeare is a play that has many motifs and ideals that are supported by its characters. One motif that is introduced in the very beginning is the relationship between blindness and madness. Although the development of this relationship can be seen within characters such as Glouchester the Earl, and Goneril and Regan, the king’s daughters, it is best illustrated by the king himself. The relationship between blindness and madness illustrated in King Lear teaches that blindness will lead to madness, and madness will lead to enlightenment. No character in King Lear experiences the effects of this relationship like the main character himself, King Lear. In the very beginning he proposes a question to his daughters that he has no way of knowing the true answer of; in essence he asks his three daughters how much they love him to see who loves him the most. Two of his daughters, Goneril and Regan feed him lies, and basically tell him that they love him more than life itself. King Lear’s third daughter, Cordelia answers truthfully; she tells him that she loves him for giving her life, and as much as a daughter should love her father. Because of the King’s blindness, he is outraged by this response. He fails to see that Goneril and Regan were lying to get ahead while poor Cordelia, who he then banishes, is the one who truly loves him. The king...
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...gave up his dreams to support his growing family. Carter and his wife have been married for 45 years, they have three children. The two men eventually bond as they endure the rigors of their respective cancer treatments. Carter begins to draft a “bucket list” of the things that he wants to see and do before he dies. Edward finds the list and begins to add his own aspirations to it. He convinces Carter to leave the hospital with him, and they set off to fulfill their desires and wishes on the list. Biological Perspective Men and Cancer Cancer and cardiovascular disease are the leading causes of death in middle age with men being more vulnerable to disease than women (Berk, 2010). In men cancer deaths rate slightly higher than in women (Berk, 2010). The likelihood of survival is affected by the socioeconomic status of the patient. The SES of the two characters in the film is opposed. Edward is a wealthy man. He can afford to hire the best doctors in the field, and gain access to the most effective treatments. Carter is from a lower SES and does not have the means to access the highest quality medical care (Berk, 2010). Cognitive and Psychosocial Perspective Support Network When there is a traumatic event in the life of an individual such as, the diagnosis and treatment of cancer they typically want to speak of...
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...Lee Skinner ( Person # 37646847 ) World Civilization 1 William Newsome Ramya Sreenivasan The Treatment of Confucianism and Daoism The treatment of Confucianism and Daoism are seen abundantly throughout The Chinese Maize Murders. Many social values of Confucianism are portrayed through Judge Dee, the hero of the novel. The novel portrays the Confucians as having rulers with impeccable intellect and knowledge. The Daoist is viewed as people that do not value thought and education,” Knowledge is bad because it creates distinctions.”( Craig textbook, pg 54) This is supported by the Dragon and Worm analogy in the story. The novel ultimately endorses the values of Confucianism. This is exemplified through the main character Judge Dee and is supported by the fact that the three main conflicts of the story are solved by Confucian thinking and reasoning. The relationship between these two philosophies is seen as Confucianism learning from the thoughts of Daoism. Judge Dee is the ideal Confucian. He rules with rich morals and deeply thought out justice. The Confucian idea that the smartest men should rule is shown through Judge Dee. He is a brilliant man that uses his wit and knowledge to solve case after case. He uses violence when he has to but he prefers to outsmart his opposition to resolve conflict, just as the thoughts of Confucianism state. He demonstrates the Confucian ideas of proper conduct, compassion, generosity and righteousness. Throughout the story he holds up to these...
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...characteristics were shown in different people. There were primarily four main characters in the play: Amanda, Laura, Tom, and Jim. Each character had their own original issue in the story, which makes the play so entirely complex. What makes the play interesting are putting those characters together and creating inside moral and conflict. As a result, everybody still appears to be an outcast in his or her own world. The title The Glass Menagerie was named because of Laura’s glass animal collection. She had many different animals that symbolized your everyday people that she came not to be a part of. One of the animals was a unicorn which was a symbol of Laura by representing the idea of being different. Laura was described to have a shy personality and would never attempt to make a change on her appearance to people. One of the main appearances she was embarrassed about was her crippled leg. Since she is already shy, this adds on to the fact that she can be very sensitive as well. Near the end, when Jim accidentally broke unicorn’s horn, she was hurt from seeing the broken glass and finding out that Jim was engaged after kissing her. To show Jim her pain, she gave him the unicorn showing that she is fragile like the glass unicorn (p.1282-1283). The most emphasis was on the kiss because it was assumed from the audience that it was Laura’s first kiss. Amanda, the mother of Laura and Tom, is seen with love and pity, but also laughable. She is very loving like many...
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...In Jasper Jones we see as we read the book the ongoing relevance for all readers due to its powerful themes which are clearly evident in the book such as Prejudice/ Racism , Love and Guilt vs innocence and insights into society which creates a realistic plot which we as readers can sometimes relate to. In Jasper Jones as we read we see the world through Jaspers point of view, being a half caste and poor treatment towards him from his father and the police. The major themes that create ongoing relevance for all readers are Prejudice / Racism and Betrayal / Trust. In the novel, prejudice and racism is seen through the exclusion and poor treatment of the Lu family because of their Vietnamese descent. Betrayal and trust is a very important theme...
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...In the plays of William Shakespeare, whether a comedy or a tragedy, one character that is often seen is a villain. This villain may come in many forms, but one of the most popular forms is that of the bastard. The character of the bastard is always evil, but Shakespeare also gives us some clue as to why they have grown to be so evil. The character of Don John the bastard in Much Ado About Nothing, and the character of Edmund in King Lear have many of the same qualities. They are both bastards with legitimate brother, and their brothers are in line to inherit their father’s title as well as real assets. They are both scheming villains and their villainy leads them into trouble. They both say they are bastards and act evil because they are expected...
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...Movie: A Beautiful Mind Psychological Issue: Schizophrenia 1) Using material from the text (or internet resources), describe your understanding of the disorder portrayed in the film. [This asks you to describe what someone with this disorder might really look like.] In the movie “A Beautiful Mind” directed by Ron Howard; the disorder that is portrayed by the character John Nash is schizophrenia. This brain disorder alters the normal mechanisms occurring in the brain. The best explanation for this disorder can be pin pointed to the faulty interpretations and misfiring of dopamine neurons and their receptors in the brain. Although there are also other likely causes and effects such as low activity in the frontal lobotomy and enlarged ventricles, these are not the number one cause. However, all of which any of the causes will indeed lead to the various positive, negative, and cognitive symptoms that schizophrenia hold. People with schizophrenia often tend to behave differently than their normal counterparts. The most commonly known symptoms for this disorder, which are the positive symptoms, include; delusions, hallucinations, thought disorder, and disorganized behavior. Although you need not to possess all symptoms to have schizophrenia, this disorder is often varying in symptoms from one to another. However, more often than not the early and most commonly known symptoms are the hallucinations and delusions. Most people who do have schizophrenia see and hear things...
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