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The weak are forced to create alternative realities
The brain is a crucible: a melting pot of intersecting ingredients that forges a reality that is
deceptively the same, but often vastly different for each individual. That reality is a construct is a
fashionable term these days; it means that we tend to see reality from a particular frame of
reference. There is always a context, whether it be political, social or cultural. For those who are
unable to construct a satisfactory reality, it is then that they are forced to create an alternative reality,
perhaps that fulfils their dreams and meets their views and values.
In the words of cognitive neuropsychologist Kaspar Meyer, "what is now clear is that the brain is
not a stimulus–driven...show more content...
Willy's alternative reality provides him with the motivation to continue his life, despite the loss of
his job and loss of respect from Biff. Alternative realities provide temporary relief from the harsh
truth of reality, which is sometimes necessary for those who are considered mentally weak.
It is often easier to support the alternative realities created by the mentally weak. Due to their mental
state, disregarding what they believe to be true can carry several consequences. In 'Death of a
Salesman', Willy's wife Linda remains supportive throughout her husband's delusion. He claims she
is his "foundation (and) support", which is simply conforming to the expected role of a 1950's
housewife. Another example includes the 2010 movie directed by Martin Scrosese titled 'Shutter
Island', which clearly highlights the importance of accepting the alternative realities created by the
mentally weak. The film's protagonist Teddy Daniels believes himself to be a U.S marshal assigned
to investigate the disappearance of a patient from Boston's Shutter Island mental institution.
However, in true fact, Teddy is actually Andrew Laeddis, one of the institution's most dangerous
patients they have because of his delusions and his violence towards the staff and the other patients.
Andrew (or Teddy's) delusion created an alternative reality in which he was able to escape the truth
about
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Whose Reality Essay

  • 1. Whose Reality Essay The weak are forced to create alternative realities The brain is a crucible: a melting pot of intersecting ingredients that forges a reality that is deceptively the same, but often vastly different for each individual. That reality is a construct is a fashionable term these days; it means that we tend to see reality from a particular frame of reference. There is always a context, whether it be political, social or cultural. For those who are unable to construct a satisfactory reality, it is then that they are forced to create an alternative reality, perhaps that fulfils their dreams and meets their views and values. In the words of cognitive neuropsychologist Kaspar Meyer, "what is now clear is that the brain is not a stimulus–driven...show more content... Willy's alternative reality provides him with the motivation to continue his life, despite the loss of his job and loss of respect from Biff. Alternative realities provide temporary relief from the harsh truth of reality, which is sometimes necessary for those who are considered mentally weak. It is often easier to support the alternative realities created by the mentally weak. Due to their mental state, disregarding what they believe to be true can carry several consequences. In 'Death of a Salesman', Willy's wife Linda remains supportive throughout her husband's delusion. He claims she is his "foundation (and) support", which is simply conforming to the expected role of a 1950's housewife. Another example includes the 2010 movie directed by Martin Scrosese titled 'Shutter Island', which clearly highlights the importance of accepting the alternative realities created by the mentally weak. The film's protagonist Teddy Daniels believes himself to be a U.S marshal assigned to investigate the disappearance of a patient from Boston's Shutter Island mental institution. However, in true fact, Teddy is actually Andrew Laeddis, one of the institution's most dangerous patients they have because of his delusions and his violence towards the staff and the other patients. Andrew (or Teddy's) delusion created an alternative reality in which he was able to escape the truth about Get more content on HelpWriting.net