Compare And Contrast The Defence Of Mahatworth And Heart...

Compare And Contrast The Defence Of Mahatworth And Heart...
The Defence of Lucknow by Alfred Tennyson and Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad are the two
texts based on the theme racism and colonization which faced by the blacks or dark faces during
80's. However these poems are placed in different parts of the world, Defence of luck–now is about
the battle of India at the post of luck–now with England. It describes both the view point of British
and India and sets up a perfect flow in the story and can have the vision of the entire story (Mary,
1902). On the other hand, Heart of darkness is one sided opinion and states the sense of torture faced
by the Marlow and tries to bring out the reader to be more on colonizer side and create an illusion
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The Defence of Luck–now is a racist poem where the British uses the Indians as slave. "Cold were
his brows when we kissed him–we laid him that night in his grave" this line clearly states that
British was not relented to even give a second though while they made a blood bath of Indian men
who were at the post safe guiding it. They took pride in killing people and took it as a gift. The
racism in this poem has been clearly stated in metaphoric of dark faces and dark pioneer and the
sense of pride felt by British was stated by the flag that blew in the rooftops of the Indian offices and
homes. It didn't end there, even though the dead bodies were left to rot, women and children acted as
the bargaining chip between England and
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A Discussion Of Madness In Society During The Middle Ages
The Oxford dictionary defines madness as "The state of having a serious mental illness". Madness
has been construed in several different ways throughout centuries and literature. Before and during
the Middle Ages madness was mostly seen as a suggestion of sorcery/witchcraft or demonic
possession, or an imbalance of the humors– blood, black bile, yellow bile and phlegm, or as an
effect of the moon (since it was believed that madness was caused as a result of sleeping in a place
where the moon beams struck a person's head and thereby the word lunacy was derived from the
Latin word "luna" for moon). However, some considered the mentally ill to be divinely gifted, that
is, being gifted with the power of speech/words (poets, writers, etc) and thereby the treatment and
attitudes towards the mentally ill varied from exorcism, confinement, trephination (used for people
who were thought to be possessed by demons and involved drilling a hole in the person's head to
drive evil spirits out of the body), whipping, etc. The sixteenth saw the establishment of asylums
and hospitals which accommodated and confined the mentally ill, destitute and vagabonds, the
jobless and the outlaws. All the unwanted people or the undesirables were shunned by the society
and sent to these institutions. St. Mary of Bethlehem in London which was popularly known as
Bedlam and the Hopital General of Paris were two well known institutions that housed the mentally
ill during the sixteenth and seventeenth

Theme Of Madness In Heart Of Darkness
Throughout Conrad's novella, "Heart of Darkness", Marlow repeats his assertion of Kurtz being a
intriguing and enigmatic man. He attributes Kurtz's perceived madness to the "darkness and
primitive nature" of the Congo. However, is madness truly something that can be induced by the
environment around you? It is reasonable to believe that the source of Kurtz's madness is inherent
nature rather than the world around us. However, evidence can be found within the novella that
supports both sides of the argument. The "unspeakable" rites, the European mentality, and the Outer
Station are all examples that create an ambiguous answer. Yet, it can still be inferred that Conrad's
message to the reader is that the "seeds" of madness such as ambition, power, and greed can be
planted in anyone, which is the source of their madness when placed in an environment that carries
no consequences. It is clear that the Congo can be associated with many qualities. One of the most
significant qualities of the region is the quality of disorder and chaos. It is what Marlow first realizes
within the Congo upon seeing the French warship shelling the empty coastline on the threat of "a
camp of natives" and the Outer Station's "decaying machinery" (Conrad 11,12). Here, we see an
environment that possesses none of the traits that make up European civilization. The unfamiliar
landscape causes the Europeans to become disoriented and paranoid to the point where they see
anything as a possible threat and

Lord Of The Flies Religion Analysis
The British author William Golding was an unaffiliated Christian, although his parents were atheists.
His belief in Christianity comes out in his 1954 novel, Lord of the Flies. There are several religious
parallels in the book, both present in the narrative and in certain characters that represent various
religious figures from Christian myth. Simon, the titular Lord of the Flies, and Jack respectively
represent Jesus, the Devil, and the archetypal traitor Judas Iscariot.
In the Jesus myth, Jesus is depicted as one of the few humans who is incorruptible and not full of
sin, to the point where he dies to save humanity from their sins. There are obvious parallels between
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Jack is a traitor to the forces of civilization and good on the island, Ralph, Piggy, and our baby
Christ, Simon. Jack very quickly succumbs to the lure of savagery and pulls others into the darkness
with him. He teaches others to fear and worship the Beast/the Devil. His direct parallels to Judas
Iscariot come from the fact that he is Simon's (Jesus's) friend who betrays him and indirectly gets
him killed. Jack succumbs to the lure of power and the fear of the Beast and falls into darkness.
All of Lord of the Flies reads as an extended religious metaphor for the dangers of sin. Through
ignoring the Jesus character and listening to the Beast, the boys' makeshift civilization degrades into
murderous chaos. This can be read as William Golding basically saying that civilization comes from
Christianity/religion and that religion is necessary to save us from our baser natures. Whether or not
one believes this to be true, it is an idea and a perspective common to Christians, and it makes sense
that it would show up in one's writing.

Roman Empire Strengths
Power
In history when any debate on strength and power arises the Roman Empire could be the definition
of cultural strength. As with all civilizations, you will find the good the bad and the ugly, strength
and weakness can be interchangeable depending on the an era and perspective.
Rome was the pinnacle of civilization for nearly 1400 years. To hold any power a civilization must
have military strength, the legions of Rome were just that. Military weapons and tactics were
borrowed or learned from their conquests, this blending of materials and skills lealeard to more
capable and well–equipped soldiers. An effective team or army is that of loyalty to one another and
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Weakness's eventually lead to the fall of the empire surmounted any fixing. In all ignorance, apathy
and economic irresponsibility remain as Rome's greatest's weaknesses. Rome was rife with
conspiracy. Military takeovers, alliances, secret arrangements, and internal conflict would often
paralyze the Roman political machine. A culture is only as strong as its leader, the absolution of a
power of the Emperors had often led to inefficiency, political and military advantage would be
devastated time and time again. Most of the Roman leadership were arrogant vain even some went
so far as to call themselves gods, they spent money frivolously on seeking after strategically
worthless strongholds, creating monuments and temples to themselves and wasting valuable people
and resources. As administration was a strong point in the Roman Empire it ultimately became too
enormous to effectively govern, the financial allocation was lopsided, this led to the creation of the
Western and Eastern Empires and the eventual crumble and abandonment of the west.

Savagery And Evil In Lord Of The Flies By William Golding
Savagery and evil is present in the world in our everyday lives. From young children to the elderly,
the same amount of evil is still present amongst them. The young boys in the novel, Lord of the
Flies, written by William Golding become stranded on an island with no adults. The twelve year old
boys must fight for their basic survival on the island. Through their battle, the boys display
"mankind's essential illness."(golding 96). William Golding refers to this as a weakness in our inner
mind that appears with the exclusion of law and order. William golding uses the character's immense
love of torture, mob mentality and possession of power, to demonstrate mankind's essential illness
which is the inner state mankind possess and directs to in absence of civilization.
Whether is it causing large damage or small damage, Roger has always cherished that ability to
cause harm. In an island full of crazy young boys, Roger controls his violence due to Ralphs
civilization. For example when "Roger stooped, picked up a stone, aimed, and threw it at Henry [he]
–threw it to miss," (golding 64) suggesting his self resistance. In a civilization like the one Ralph
creates with rules, Roger's impulses are held back from harming a little–un. Oppositely when Jack
becomes the new chief, Roger loses his control and lets the illness sneak in. William Golding refers
to his as "mankind's essential illness" as the weakness among humans over a certain issue. For
Roger that is love of violence

Savagery In Lord Of The Flies Quote Analysis
"The world, that understandable and lawful world, was slipping away." (Golding) A group of boys
stranded on an island must learn how to cooperate and work with others, in order to survive. As they
await their rescue, their unity grows stronger but eventually degrades into savagery. In the novel
Lord of the Flies, William Golding creates a story where the main characters embody both sides of
civilization and savagery. The plot and setting provides the means for the characters to develop as
that story continues. As the plot develops, Jack and Ralph epitomize the distinction between
cooperation and chaos. As they think of ideas for rescue, a brilliant idea is suggested, "A fire! Make
a fire! At once half the boys were on their feet ... the conch forgotten." (Golding 38) The fire which
sparked interest in the boys, wreaked havoc upon the jungle. Ralph thought of the correct idea of
fire for rescue, but the boys rashness caused them to act without thinking and let the fire reap the
jungle. Also, the conch which was an item that represented unity was ignored. Therefore, the slow
deterioration to savagery was gradually beginning. Moreover, the group that Ralph had created
through his leadership was falling apart. Additionally, this showed the effect of the rising tribe ...
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The group was able to create the conditions allowing them to live in a civilized manner, "Then
there's huts. Shelters ... those rocks along the bathing pool as a lavatory." (80) The setting of the
beach served as a home with a civilized lifestyle. The organization and the cleanliness of the beach
was an opposition to the thought of savagery. The sophistication of Ralph's ideas enabled them to
construct an environment which protected them from the alluring power of the savages. This setting
created a need for different roles and allowed the characters to develop by way of the need of the

Madness In Psycho
Towards the end of the parlor scene in Psycho (1960) Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) suggests Norman
Bates (Antony Perkins) to put his mother in a mental institution. Heretofore indifferent towards
Marion, Norman answers with a rage that is startling:
You mean an institution? A madhouse? People always call a madhouse someplace, don't they? Put
her someplace. . . . Have you ever seen the inside of one of those places? The laughter and the tears
and the cruel eyes studying you? My mother there? . . . It's not as if she were a maniac. A raving
thing. She just goes a little mad sometimes. We all go a little mad sometimes. Haven't you? (qtd
from the film/qtd in Erb 45)
This particular dialogue breaks the jinx of Norman's polite facade and Hitchcock has designed the
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It is now accepted that most people have some degree of mental illness at some time" opines Karl
Menninger (qtd in Erb 47). When we read this quote it chimes with the above words of Norman in
the parlor scene. Drawing on Cynthia Erb's argument I would position the Psycho's concept of
madness within the context of deinstitutionalization. For this she draws in Michael Foucault's most
influential and complex work Madness and Civilization (1965) that gives a detailed account of how
the approach of mental illness changed through the ages. When the Middle Ages and Renaissance
took an organic approach where the mentally ill was free to move in the mainstream culture.
Enlightenment period showed an epochal shift. But the Age of Reason (1650–1800) took an
unfavourable approach and ill–treated the mentally ill. With the dawn of Modern era (1800–present)
Psychology was invented and madness medicalized. But Foucault vehemently criticised scientific
endeavour psychiatry which was both moralistic and authoritarian. Though Foucault offers due
credit to Freud, in the final analysis psychoanalysis fails to escape authoritarianism. He concluded
his book with a contention referring to

Heart Of Darkness By Joseph Conrad
In Joseph Conrad's, Heart of Darkness one encounters the telling of Conrad's adventures on a
steamship traveling up the Congo when numerous, drastic accountancies take place. During this
Victorian age, men are seen as heroes and women are occupied by roles of domesticity, which
ironically the story tells quite the opposite from these two ideals. Throughout the text, one will also
learn from the imperialistic society that is set forth by the Europeans and the controversy that arises
because of the social system within the home and civilization. This story is set up by a narrator, by
the name of Marlow, who re–telling the experiences that Conrad had and how various obstacles
were overcome with he and his intended or fiancé. In Heart of Darkness, the main themes that are
discussed and brought to light throughout the entire story are that of the hypocrisy behind the idea of
Imperialism, the madness that surrounds the absurdity of evil, and the idea of the last encounter that
Marlow has with Kurtz's intended and the irony that surrounds the circumstance. First, the issue at
hand with Imperialism and the insincerity that surrounds it is baffling, as Marlow is traveling in and
out of the many stations that neighbor the river he is on. Marlow is in awe, as he has to encounter
and be a bystander of much torture, cruelty and a sense of slavery that these station workers possess
and fight for on a daily basis, highly focusing on the Inner and Outer Station or Central Station. As

Kurtz Mental Illness
Throughout Heart of Darkness, Kurtz, an idealistic man, devolves into madness through PTSD
caused by traumatic events. Others depicted Kurtz as a sophisticated man who desired to bring
civilization to the Congo. Before Marlow encountered Kurtz, Marlow's impression of him was
molded by others' accounts. However, Marlow's firsthand encounters with Kurtz sharply contrasted
his preconceptions. Kurtz developed PTSD through traumatic experiences and constant near–death
exposure, rendering him unable to re–integrate into civilization. Kurtz, who had been accustomed to
civilized life, must have experienced difficulties during his sudden immersion into an unstable
environment. Witnessing death firsthand often causes PTSD, and the heads Kurtz hung suggest that
he was involved in combat and witnessed death. The volatility and constant threat of death in his
environment only worsens his PTSD and creates difficulties re–integrating into society (Joseph, S.,
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Kurtz's reactions grew beyond normal distress and branched into dysfunction, the main defining
point for PTSD. PTSD develops from the belief that one could have prevented trauma; this belief
causes guilt tied to social expectations, which is associated with depression and anxiety (Joseph, S.,
& Vigilante V. A., 2012). In the beginning, Kurtz fully intended to bring civilization to the Congo.
However, he fails to civilize the natives and defies social expectations, becoming what Marlow
deems "the embodiment of the emptiness of contemporary civilization" (Loe,

Analysis Of ' The House Of Leaves '
House of leaves is another contemporary work that portrays insane character. In reference to the
House of leaves, it is obvious that the tension of madness is neither observable nor openly stated; a
phenomenon that reveals that madness is not easily detectable. This is what triggers Gothic plots to
have a positive development as they mainly focus on revealing the why and what of the occurrence
of an event. It is evident that wider experiences, techniques, psychological knowledge as well as
craftsmanship have tremendously advanced such that the earlier Gothic work seems artificial and
naïve (Lovecraft, 2013). As Crawford (2014) reveals, the theme of madness runs through most
Gothic narratives and is usually enunciated by the characters where they often question their own
sanity or that of their fellow characters.
Madness in Gothic is not simply a fictional aspect of genres. The theme also incorporates social
implications most notably when viewed in the perspective of Victorian England. Gothic madness
references in relation to literature ascended in the context of a society that is not only fascinated but
also repelled by madness (Punter, 2012). This is evident in Dracula by Bram Stoker where attempts
of containing madness has proven to have a reverse effect of concealing the periphery that separates
mad people from normal ones. In Stoker's film, Renfield, who is deemed as a mad person endeavors
to protect Mina from the wrath of Dracula, a phenomenon that presents the

Postmoderntiy: a Break from Modernity
Postmodernity: A Break from Modernity
Postmodern is a complex term with multiple usages. As a consequence, it is open to conflation and
confusion. The "post" in postmodern is not definitive and it's up to the writers to clarify their
particular usage. (Gibbins & Reimer, 1996, p. 8) As such, the meaning of "post" in this paper refers
a "break from", "opposition to", "difference to and from" and a response to". Works of Karl Marx
and John Stuart Mill; Friedrich Nietzsche and Michel Foucault will prove that there is break
between Modernity and Postmodernity.
Modernity Modernity refers to a way of life and state of mind that experience progressive economic
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A person may exercise his will but he must not harm other people. He can maximize his happiness
only if it will not harm others. (p. 13) One must take into consideration that Mill's Liberalism
proposed general welfare of the people. One can see that the state may set some law. This is done to
protect the interest of its people. Mill believes that if everyone receives a protection from the society
thus everyone owes a return for that benefit(p. 69). Society has an obligation to the people. The
society is to blame if children are misguided Mill propose mass education. He believe that if mass
education was set up, there will be no more difficulty in thinking what the state should teach and
how it should teach (p. 97). Marx and Mill were concerned about the general welfare of the people.
If Marx discusses the equality of men by means of setting a communist society, Mill on the other
hand believes general welfare can be promoted through civil/social liberty. Through the Works of
Marx and Mill one can see that they are both concerned with the state as a whole. Thus, both of
them adheres a universal principle addressing society, Mill on setting the framework of Liberal
democratic thought and Marx claim to have a communist society.
Postmodernity The term postmodern seems to have been first used in 1917 by Rudolf Pannwitz to
describe nihilism of 20th century to which he took his discussion from Nietzche. (Cahoone, 2003, p.
1) Postmodernism

What Is The Trope Of Madness In Oedipus Rex And...
Madness is used as a literary device in order to introduce chaos and excitement. However, below the
surface there is a warning, no one is safe from their own mind or fears. What is madness after all but
just the absence of social norms and social conventions? So how can madness be characterized.
What causes madness? Madness is when a person abandons society's most basic rules and
expectations and becomes a raw uncivilized thing. A mad person has not only abandoned
civilization but also the rational mind which is cultivated by civilization. Madness defined simply is
a deviation of the established norm. The results of abandoning civilization and accepting madness
are tragedy, suffering, and loss. Literature often uses the trope of madness to illustrate the
consequences when one goes again society and abandons reason. Two excellent examples of the
tragic affliction that is madness are Sophocles' Oedipus Rex and Shakespeare's King Lear. Madness
is the rejection of society's rules and moral obligations.
An excellent example of madness is Sophocles play Oedipus Rex. Oedipus' madness comes to
fruition after he learns that the prophecy about him stating that he would kill his father and marry his
mother has come to pass. Oedipus' has committed a heinous act he has broken two of his own
society's laws, laws he had sworn to uphold and enforce. He murdered the previous King of Thebes
his father and married that king's wife his own mother. Oedipus realizing what he has done and
filled

Theme Of Imperialism In American Everywhere
In the novel, American Elsewhere, Robert Jackson Bennett creates a character who asserts, "Oh,
propriety . . . We're always so concerned with propriety. Even in total madness, we will stick to our
hierarchies and chains of command". Joseph Conrad in the novel, Heart of Darkness, displays
agreement with Bennett. Conrad illustrates the idea through characters who use the power of
language to appear proper in the midst of darkness: the accountant, Kurtz, and Marlow. Heart of
Darkness juxtaposes propriety and darkness in order to illuminate the disparity between the
appearance and reality of imperialism. Conrad exemplifies the obscuration of Imperialism through
the Company accountant's use of ambiguous rhetoric. At the Outer Station, the Company accountant
mentions Kurtz for the first time. Intrigued, Marlow inquires about Kurtz and the accountant
answers hesitantly with vague information: "He is a very remarkable person" (Conrad 19). Later, the
accountant requests that Marlow take a report to Kurtz: "Everything here . . . is very satisfactory"
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In a report for the International Society for the Suppression of Savage Customs, Kurtz writes about
Imperialism with an "unbounded power of eloquence" (Conrad 50). The evils of Imperialism are
draped with the noble rhetoric of saving lives and advancing civilization: "By the simple exercise of
our will we can exert a power for good practically unbounded" (Conrad 50). Marlow describes
Kurtz as "[hiding] in the magnificent folds of eloquence the barren darkness of his heart" (Conrad
68). Misleading rhetoric conceals evil. Because Kurtz perpetrates Imperialism, the contrast between
the appearance of propriety and the reality of darkness in his heart extends to Imperialism. In the
same way that eloquent language conceals reality, so too expurgation

Looking Backward: Does The Environment Affect The Behavior...
Looking Backward (1888) sheds intensive light on a tremendously arguable question: "Does the
environment affect the behavior of citizens?" Based on Jean Jacques Rousseau's philosophy
"General will and well–ordered society" the answer to the aforementioned question is YES. One can
highlight the fact that the fundamental problem for Rousseau is not nature or man but instead is
social institutions. Rousseau's view is that society corrupts the pure individual (Le québécois Libre).
Rousseau believes that societies are the roots of evil; he clarifies that by stating that the nature of
man is a good one and it is being corrupted by the surroundings. Rousseau has come to the
realization that due to these corrupted societies "To be sane in a world of

Fire In Lord Of The Flies Symbolism Essay
Throughout the Lord of the Flies by William Golding, there are many symbols that provide a deeper
and more meaningful understanding of the main themes in the novel. These symbols provide a more
realistic and physical sense to something that may be intangible and abstract. Through the symbols
of the fire, the masks and even the beast, the themes of the book are strengthened and enriched even
further.
The fire, among the most essential symbols of the novel, enrich the themes of civilization and hope.
When the boys first arrive on the island, they are completely alone, void of any human civilization.
However, as soon as a fire is created, a connection is established between the boys and the outside
world. As harsh and dangerous as a fire may seem, it provides the boys with comfort and assures
them that rescue is imminent. The fire brings about a feeling of hope, and without it, all hope is lost
within the boys. This is evident when Jack and his hunters went off to hunt, leaving the fire to die.
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As soon as the hunters put on the masks, they are free from their identities and become like wild
animals. While Jack wore the mask, "[h]e was safe from shame or self–consciousness behind the
mask of his paint and could look at each of them in turn" (154). With the mask, Jack is removed
from his 'proper' civilized life and into one of savage desire. Much like in the real world, the boys
wear masks to let their "inner beast" emerge from within, free from any punishment. Additionally,
the mask had a profound effect on the boys, as Golding writes, "[t]he mask compelled them" (67).
Golding conveys his belief of human's inevitable resort to savagery without social order, and this is
perfectly demonstrated with the masks. With no social order, the masks lure the boys into forgetting
their past lives and force them to change into

Who Is Kurtz Selfish
Mr. Kurtz: The God of Progress and Insanity
.Africa was once known as the Dark Continent. Mr. Kurtz is a character from the book Heart of
Darkness written by Joseph Conrad who throws himself into that darkness. In the 1890's, rubber and
ivory were in great demand. King Leopold manipulated his way into owning the Congo and all its
inhabitants. Soon after, Leopold gained a great deal of infamy due to his harsh cruelty to the natives.
He forced the native people to extract ivory and rubber for him. In Heart of Darkness, Kurtz is a
captain on an ivory expedition. He is a pure stereotype of European "civilized" society. Kurtz is a
high class man with power and credibility, but it is soon discovered that he is not the credible,
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He is wealthy, well dressed and high in society. People looked up to him, and everybody admired
him. Kurtz was a man of power as well. Stereotypes of civilized people include well dressed,
wealthy, powerful, and admired. As explained, Kurtz matches all of those criteria.
Civilization was directly symbolized by Kurtz. He looks god–like and is loved by many, but as soon
as the fog is lifted Kurtz becomes mad. This is just like civilization. From the outside, being
civilized looks amazing and heavenly, but as soon as a person becomes part of it and gets to know
civilization, it is discovered that evil plagues many parts of civilization. Evil shows itself in a "civil"
world through crime and corruption where Kurtz expresses evil through cruelty and murder. The evil
Kurtz showed directly symbolized that of society. Kurtz was a god–like figure that changed
throughout the story. Through madness symbolized by illness, Kurtz changed from protagonist to
antagonist quickly. He was the dynamic character of Heart of Darkness. Not only was he a dynamic
character, but he was a round character, a foil, a stereotype and a symbol. Even after Kurtz went
insane, society chose to overlook his madness and only focus on the progress Kurtz

The Role of Vengeance in Euripides’ Medea and Bacchae Essay
Medea and Agaue, the tragic heroes of Euripides' Medea and Bacchae, represent similar ideas. For
both plays, the plot focuses on those two characters' attainment of vengeance, so that their desire for
a form of retribution is the primary driving force behind the plays' conflicts. In each case, the
revenges taken by Medea and Agaue are the results of their acting on their most basic, instinctual
emotions without the self–control given by a more reasoned nature. Accordingly, the women and
their pursuit of revenge become representative of the emotional side of human thinking. The
characters that Medea and Agaue eventually destroy, Jason and Pentheus, support and represent
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Impiety also drives Agaue's actions. Despite that Agaue's revenge has little to do with her own
feelings, which is very much in contrast to Medea's all–consuming rage, her actions still take the
form of the indirect vengeance of the god Dionysus. However, this indirect vengeance is also the
result of anger, as the Theban king Pentheus' impiety in disregarding the god's divinity angers
Dionysus. Consequently, Agaue carries out the vengeance of Dionysus, through the madness that the
god inspired in her, giving her no actual control over her actions.
Agaue's madness and Medea's anger both lead to the eventual ruin of the characters around them.
Their respective types of anger can be seen as driven by irrational emotionality. This works
particularly well for Agaue's situation, as Dionysus, the god most clearly identifiable with that idea
of irrational experience, has inspired her with his own kind of madness. As Agaue is one of the
Bacchants, she becomes completely given over to the god, governed entirely by emotion with her
judgment obscured by the aims of Dionysus. Medea, as well as being completely overcome by rage
at the unfairness of Jason's actions towards her, still has the justification of upholding the laws and
justice of Zeus through avenging herself on grounds that Jason had ignored the proper ritual
regarding guests and vows. Like the continuation of Agaue's madness until destruction of

What Does The Conch Symbolize Evil
In Lord of the Flies, evil is described in many situations.The author Golding is trying to put an
image in our heads showing how the group has lost their civilization The conch is one of many
symbols in the book to show fear.Ralph found the conch on the beach and he now uses it to obtain
order .Whoever uses the conch has the right to speak,also when the conch is blown it means there is
a meeting. when the conch is destroyed by a boulder which make the group scared because there
conch symbolizes so much more than just a conch ,.the boulder is the same boulder that kills
piggy,after this event the conch goes from representing leadership,hope and civilization to complete
savagery, fear and evil."he laid the conch with great care in the grass at his feet"(ch8 g 104) the
group praised this conch it was there one way to grip on civilization so when it was destroyed they
lost most of their civilization and the conch symbolized evil instead of good ... Show more content
"I went on. I thought, by myself The madness came into his eyes again."I thought I might kill."(ch9
pg128) Jack tried to regain a grip on civilization but realizes evil is taking over them .At the end of
the book piggy is murdered and thats when we know that the group has transformed from good
civilized british boys to pure evil

Daniel's Death Thesis
E.L. Doctorow's The Book of Daniel is centered around Daniel Isaacson, a doctoral student whose
thesis aims to discover the truth behind his parents' death. Paul and Rochelle Isaacson were tried,
convicted, and executed for conspiracy to commit espionage when Daniel and his sister, Susan, were
still children. Their death, as well as their reputation, left behind deep scars in both their children,
scars that manifest themselves in different ways, but that nevertheless disturb and upset their lives.
Daniel, wanting to make sense of these scars, sets out to document a past that leads to his mother
and father's execution. But, as the German philosopher and critic, Walter Benjamin declares, "there
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Doctorow links––by way of structure and word choice––the "ritual" involving the grandmother's
pennies to the ritual of drawing and quartering. The section on this form of execution, appearing
almost directly after the grandmother's story, describes in explicit detail how a criminal was slowly
tortured until "the final act of the ritual was then performed, a hacking of the body into four parts,
the quarters then being thrown to the dogs" (73–4). This savage tradition marks a rather dark period
in English history, and though it has been discontinued, its brutality can still be found in countless
other societies. Further along in the novel, Daniel describes the barbarism of other civilizations' past
torture techniques, all committed in the name of justice. He includes the practice of Japanese
smoking, Russian knouting, burning at the stake that infected both Europe and America, and finally
electrocution, the mode of execution to which Paul and Rochelle were condemned. Though the
method of the punishment changes over time and place, the brutality remains. It remains, even in
twentieth century, even in the United States, because it cannot be wiped from history's memory, just
as his own brutal past cannot be wiped from Daniel's

Foucault Religion
Foucault "I'm no prophet. My job is making windows where there were once walls." How has
Foucault used history as a form of comparison to analyse the present? The French philosopher
Michel Foucault was best known for pioneering the 'historian system' of thought within the field of
philosophy (Agamben G 2012). Foucault's contribution to the philosophical community is his way
of thinking. He worked on viewing social phenomena in a historical context focusing on the changes
made throughout history. He also published a broad material of text on his views. Philosophers such
and Niche and Marx influenced him greatly. Niche provided him with the idea of the abuse of
history, which would later lead him to develop his infatuation with history. Foucault ... Show more
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Foucault believed that the reform of punishment during the eighteenth century contrary to popular
belief was not in fact made for the well fair of the prisoners. It was instead created to hold a system
of power over those who have been imprisoned (Foucault, M, 1975). Power and knowledge are two
key themes he explores and concludes that one cannot exist without the other. He also explores that
the system of punishment is not in fact any better than it once was, in the days where public
executions existed there was never the illusion of kindness, it was cruel while everyone involved
also understood it was cruel, people where more likely to rebel against authority during a public
execution (Foucault, M, 1975). In the modern era however all exactions happen behind closed
doors, giving the illusion of kindness while still remaining cruel (Foucault, M, 1975). Foucault saw
this as a step back from the pervious

Analysis Of The Book ' Heart Of Darkness '
This highly symbolic story is actually a story within a story, or frame narrative. It follows Marlow as
he recounts, from dusk through to late night, his adventure into the Congo to a group of men aboard
a ship anchored in the Thames Estuary. Heart of Darkness explores the issues surrounding
imperialism in complicated ways. As Marlow travels from the Outer Station to the Central Station
and finally up the river to the Inner Station, he encounters scenes of torture, cruelty, and near–
slavery. At the very least, the incidental scenery of the book offers a harsh picture of colonial
enterprise. The impetus behind Marlow's adventures, too, has to do with the hypocrisy inherent in
the rhetoric used to justify imperialism. The men who work for the Company describe what they do
as "trade," and their treatment of native Africans is part of a benevolent project of "civilization."
Kurtz, on the other hand, is open about the fact that he does not trade but rather takes ivory by force,
and he describes his own treatment of the natives with the words "suppression" and "extermination":
he does not hide the fact that he rules through violence and intimidation. His perverse honesty leads
to his downfall, as his success threatens to expose the evil practices behind European activity in
Africa. However, for Marlow as much as for Kurtz or for the Company, Africans in this book are
mostly objects: Marlow refers to his helmsman as a piece of machinery, and Kurtz's African mistress
is at best

From Civilization to Madness: Exploration of the Effects...
The novella Heart of Darkness written by Joseph Conrad and the film Apocalypse Now, inspired by
Conrad's novella, directed by Francis Coppola both involve the departure from civilization into a
world of unknown. The protagonists of the stories, Marlow and Willard respectively, embark on a
mission to search for Kurtz, a man who is portrayed as an evil genius in both texts. The majority of
the plot unravels on the river, as the protagonist travel with a crew on a long, slow boat ride through
dangerous dark jungles. This journey, presented similarly in both works, represents a path from
civilization and the ideal to a place of madness and insanity. The theme of madness is prevalent in
both the novella and the film, particularly evident in ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
As the attack continues, Marlow "[looks] past that mad helmsman, who was shaking the empty rifle
and yelling at the shore", and sees "vague forms of [native] men running bent double, leaping,
distinct, incomplete, evanescent" (41). Marlow's confirmation of the helmsman's madness makes the
theme blatant to readers, and at the same time emphasizes a contrast between the helmsman and the
natives. The natives, who are furthest from the cultural goals of imperialism, are described
positively in the episode. On the other hand, the helmsman, who is originally a native and has been
converted through imperialism, goes mad. Despite the imperialistic attempts to 'civilise' the
helmsman, the 'uncivilised' natives appear much more in control and civilised. Conrad offers a
criticism of the imperialism that has warped the helmsman, which presents the reader with evidence
of the maddening effect of imperialism.
In Apocalypse Now, the theme of madness is also made evident by Coppola, by the Chief's dialogue
with Willard and by using strategic cinematography to show contrast. At one point of the journey,
heavy fog descends upon the river and Chief reveals his anxiety as he says "I can't see a thing
Captain. I'm stopping this boat. I ain't risking no more lives". The Chief slowly changes his
personality, as he begins as a calm and reasonable person but transforms into a frantic and

Similarities Between Heart Of Darkness And Hypocalypse Now
In The book Heart of Darkness, written in 1899, and the Movie Apocalypse Now ,made in 1977, are
closely and vastly similar stories. The movie Apocalypse Now was just a reiterated version of the
book Heart of Darkness. The aim of this paper will be to discuss the concepts of madness and
insanity in both the book and the movie following the hypocrisy of imperialism. Both depict the
insight and developing the idea of colonial and democratic views in the light of its for the best. In
both stories groups of men travel through the heart of the jungle to reach Kurtz, but on their voyage
they learn the devastating reality of madness as they lose themselves and their soul. In the Heart of
Darkness Marlow travels from station to station and eventually ... Show more content on
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He is worshipped as a god of sorts amongst the people of the station and has started acting in
accordance with their 'savage' ways, killing off the very inhabitants who worship him. This is
observed much to the confusion of Marlowe, who had thought Kurtz to be an honourable and
intelligent man, not the poster–boy of madness in front of him (Conrad, 2016). Marlow will later go
on to describe how Kurtz did not take responsibility for his actions. He ingeniously is described
when he says that Kurtz had "kicked himself loose of the earth" (Conrad, 2016:98). This means that
Kurtz didn't hold himself grounded as to what was right nor wrong. He was no longer himself.
Marlowe isn't innocent himself. Marlowe loses himself when he loses his soul just like Kurtz, but it
could be argued that Marlowe won this struggle against madness, that same way Willard had, and
insanity as he did not succumb to the greed for ivory that Kurtz had. This is demonstrated when they
both choose to leave the ivory behind when they leave the inner station after Kurtz's death (Conrad,

Maze Runner Comparison
Cities are burning. Masses of people flee from the carnage, leaving their destroyed homes for the
unknown life that lies ahead. These scenarios can be likened to those found in a particularly
fascinating genre of literature right now. This is that of the dystopian novel. From The Hunger
Games to Divergent, millions flock to the books and movies that show an altered society portraying
would could befall this country or even the world if we humans continue on this destructive path. A
novel of modern times that fits this category well is The Maze Runner by James Dasher. Within the
covers of this novel lies a riveting tale of a teenage group of boys trapped in the prison–like maze. A
mock civilization has been erected in the center, called the Glade. The story entails the boys quest to
escape their capture while evading the grotesque Grievers which lurk in the ever–changing walls of
the maze. The Lord of the Flies by William Golding suggests what might happen if a group of
proper young ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Both situations the boys found themselves in were as a result of a catastrophe. In the case of The
Lord of the Flies, the tragedy that was World War II is likely what caused them to be stranded. All
that can be told from the novel pertaining to the war is Piggy mentioning the atomic bomb and the
fact that they were being evacuated from England to an undisclosed location. With The Maze
Runner, the worlds catastrophe came in the form of a sun flare that scorched the earth. Following
this, a brain debilitating disease known as the flare left the world with half of its normal population.
When this occurred, scientists attempted to find a cure by studying the brains of immune children
through scientific testing in life–threatening settings such as the maze. With just two things, large
topics of similarity have been amassed. However, the full extent has not yet been

Schizophrenia In Peckham's A Noble Insanity
Today's society has a vastly different understanding of schizophrenia than the people of the
Elizabethan era. Throughout the seventeenth century civilization had minimal knowledge of mental
health. As a result, all diagnosis's, therapies and treatments concocted during that period are
considered pre–scientific to modern psychology. In the light of humanity's lack of comprehension
people who suffered from schizophrenia were accused of witchcraft and in effect tortured or
murdered. In A Noble Insanity, Peckham explains the indicted "...were indeed sufferers of a variety
of mental disorders, including senile dementia, compulsive anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia."
(Peckham, 32). The popular conception of mental illness was that individuals ... Show more content
After the death of his father Hamlet was grief–stricken and his mental health began to quickly
deteriorate. He suffered from depression which inevitably evolved into schizophrenia a illness in
which he began to show all the symptoms for. First of all he began to hallucinate this is apparent as
he was the only one able to see the ghost of king Hamlet in his mothers chamber. Hamlets
hallucinations are also prominent as he was the only one to speak to the ghost (Act 3 scene 4 page
6). Hamlet also shows disorganized behaviour numerous times throughout the play with constant
behaviors that appears bizarre. This symptom is evident in his unpredictable responses when
conversing with Ophelia as he constantly contradicted himself such as "I did love you once...I loved
you not." (Act 3 scene 1 page 5) His interactions with others left people in awe as he was constantly
unpredictable in his speech a clear sign of schizophrenia. Finally Hamlet demonstrated an absence
of normal behaviour with his lack of emotions. After he had gone mad Hamlet killed without
showing and sign of sympathy or emotion. Throughout the play Hamlet killed seven characters and
showed little to no remorse however this lack of sympathy was clearly evident after he killed his life
long friends stating, "They are not near my conscience. Their defeat/ Does by their insinuation
grow." (Act 5 Scene 2) Hamlet's state of mind deteriorated throughout every event as he was unable
to cope with the anxiety and the fact that his father had died. His death was a cause of the consistent
deterioration of his mental state, whereas the other character's madness was a result of a sudden
mental

Examples Of Madness In Tell Tale Heart
Madness is an idea that has been widely explored and theorized throughout the ages, particularly
within Shakespearean literature and other works along those lines. It is nearly impossible to
establish a working definition of madness itself, because there are so many different forms of
madness shown throughout time, as well as different contexts. It breaks down to subjectivity, along
with time and place, and situational circumstances. In Edgar Allan Poe's "Tell–Tale Heart," a
perhaps unusual form of madness rears it's head, the madness of passion, and how too much
exertion on a single passion may in fact lead to madness. "Tell–Tale Heart" explores the idea of
passion operating as a gateway for madness, which is then followed by a state of delirium, ... Show
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Foucault also states that delirium is essentially the most integral part of madness when he states:
"this remorse, this belief, this hallucination, these speeches, in short, this complex of convictions
and images which constitutes a delirium." (96) Although Foucault was referring to an example from
Diemerbroek, a man who suffered from melancholia, it is clear that these same principles are
applicable to the hallucinations and delusions the narrator experiences in "Tell–Tale Heart." The
heightened sense of hearing for instance, shows that the narrator not only felt that he or she had a
superior sense of hearing that allowed them to hear things the average human wouldn't hear, such as
a person's heartbeat from a distance, or people having a normal volume level conversation from afar,
but it also shows that the narrator believed that this sense of hearing was real, rather than it being
imagined, which it most likely was. As far as the "speeches" Foucault is referring to, it is apparent
that the narrator experiences these as well, perhaps not in the traditional speaking to another person
form, but more along the lines of giving the

Human Nature In Lord Of The Flies
When the reins of civilization is gone, the evil within oneself creeps out. "If a group of boys were
left unsupervised on a deserted island, would they expected to conform to general order and
sophistication, or would they resort to impetuous mayhem?"(Lord of the Flies Theme). Lord of the
Flies by William Golding depicts that cruelty and savagery are all parts of human nature, . The novel
is about a group of British boys stranded on a deserted island during World War II. It takes the
reader through the boys deterioration of e kept society, and their mental state. Through different
literary devices to specific scenes along with symbolism, Goulding accurately represents that every
man has evil within. It just takes a certain group of people, and a fall of society to bring it out. In the
beginning of the novel, the boys seem to have peace and order. They help one another, and even
elect a leader amongst them; Ralph. They follow orders given, and a cinch is used as a talking piece
to keep one another from talking over each other. After a short while, the boys begin to change. Jack
and other boys are assigned as the hunters. As they help in with bringing in food by killing pigs,
they begin to achieve a thrill from the killings. "Kill the pig! Cut its throat! Kill the pig! Bash him
in!" (Golding 92). This shows that the boys are starting to get a desire to kill. The evil amongst them
is starting to become more evident and from this, they start disobeying more and

Kurtz Imperialism Essay
In the late 1900s, most of the world's "dark places" were being colonized by the European powers. A
notable work written in this time period was Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness, which provides a
critical view of European imperial pursuits. However, Conrad's work is much about heroism as it is
imperialism. This character, Kurtz appears briefly but has a significant presence. As Marlow
traveled along the Congo River, other characters of the book idolized and saw Kurtz's potential for
greatness along with his charm and ambition. Those qualities resulted in being Kurtz's legacy
instead of his madness and brutality. This was Conrad criticizing mankind's blindness and their
difficulty in understanding the world beyond themselves, and the ability of one man to ... Show
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Kurtz represented the vulgar effect of European powers, and his character was used to symbolize
how madness and horror destroyed him internally. "The original Kurtz had been educated partly in
England, and – as he was good enough to say himself – his sympathies were in the right place. His
mother was half–English, his father was half–French. All Europe contributed to the making of Kurtz
..." (Part 2). Since all of Europe contributed to the making of Kurtz, and he went mad in the jungle,
it parallels to how Europe contributed something to create madness in human beings. Although
Kurtz has a brief appearance in this novella, he was the heart of the darkness that Europeans created.
However, every other character in Heart of Darkness lacked the ability to see this madness and
brutality. They lacked being critical of the decisions being made in "dark places" like Africa,
including Marlow. Human beings fell vulnerable to imperialism being acceptable. Kurtz saw what
had been transpiring, but he had been consumed by the jungle, and his ability to judge remained

Colonialism And Imperialism In Joseph Conrad's Heart Of...
Nineteenth century Britain was a period of transformation driven by the industrial revolution and
was an era plagued by political and social unrest. A notable work from this period is Joseph
Conrad's Heart of Darkness, an extensive exploration of European imperialism in the African Congo
during the nineteenth century. One of Conrad's most noteworthy pieces, the novella was a
contribution to the world of literature, establishing a profoundly honest depiction of the hard
realities of colonization and the horrors brought upon the lands colonization reached. In Heart of
Darkness, Joseph Conrad criticizes madness as a result of Man's fundamental fallibility when they
are the sole judge of one's own actions. To begin with, Joseph Conrad introduces the concept of
Man's fundamental fallibility. Conrad writes, "The original Kurtz had been educated partly in
England, and – as he was good enough to say himself – his sympathies were in the right place. His
mother was half–English, his father was half–French. All Europe contributed to the making of
Kurtz" (63). Conrad develops the sense that all of Europe had contributed to Kurtz, a man, who
through the course of the novella, falls victim to madness, suggesting how the world creates a
mankind that is essentially susceptible to madness. Furthermore, Conrad implies that these innate
seeds of insanity are not just belonging to the character of Kurtz, but to all of humanity as well. In
addition, Edward Garnett, an early critic of Conrad's

The Theme Of Madness In Michel Foucault's Madness And...
Throughout the ages the topic of madness has been approached in many distinct manners. In the
comic book "Batman: The Killing Joke" – especially in the scene presented in the stimulus above –
a lot of attention is paid to Joker's lunacy. In this book, he is portrayed not as a complete and
indisputable madman but rather as a character banding the borderline between sanity and madness.
Such a situation evokes questions about the nature of madness and its understanding in our world.
From the philosophical perspective, this topic has been raised by numerous philosophers; among
whom Michel Foucault, in the book Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of
Reason, is the most famous for his critique of the post–Enlightenment attitude ... Show more content
He joins a small gang of criminals to make easy money. Before the day of the heist, his wife and
unborn child die in an accident. He is forced to commit the crime and in the middle of it is met by
the Batman. Startled, he falls into a vat of chemicals in the factory where the crime is taking place
and escapes it with already changed personality. From this moment, all his crimes are motivated,
among other reasons, by the need to cope with the reality around him. Such an interpretation of
madness is astonishingly similar to the one presented by Plato in Phaedrus. In this dialogue, Plato
discusses the relationship between madness, divinity, and love (eros). What is formed by a
combination of madness and love is a passion which is characterised as human madness. On the
opposing side, there is divine madness which Plato directly regards as "a gift from the god." Among
this category, four different subtypes of madness are distinguished and one of them can be read as a
perfect justification of Joker's mental

Niccolo Machiavelli's Outcast Archetype
"In the tragic vision the human world is a tyranny or anarchy world, or an individual and isolated
man, the leader with his back to his followers, the bullying giant of romance, the deserted or
betrayed hero." Much influenced by a philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1512) and the
Northrop Frye literature. In the early 15th century, Niccolo Machiavelli starts his career. His quotes
are directly describe the complex of human psychologies, lack of support and lack of freedom which
also show the purpose of outcast archetype and the connection to others literary criticism. By
examining the outcast archetype in the human world from John Steinbeck, William Shakespeare and
Zhang Jie, all the authors have one specific motifs. These motifs are extremely ... Show more
In the first stage, the tragic version, Hamlet is in the tyranny world. When there are no people beside
him, he will secretly go crazy and reach his goals. When the leaders are coming back, the bullying
giant of romance has already exist, and the betrayed ironic hero. Hamlet is an amazing, remarkable
and fascinating novel which allows the viewers to recognize that the world is extremely ironic. In
Hamlet, Shakespeare uses Claudius to examine that he is a prime example of a Machiavellian
character. He assassinates his brother because he wants to become a king. In addition, viewers can
notice that Hamlet is the outsider when he says "[Aside.] A little more than kin, and less than kind."
(1.1.65) "Not so, my lord I am too much in the sun." (1.1.67) In this quotation, Shakespeare uses
Hamlet and Claudius relationships to portray how outcast has been used. The word [Aside.] show
solicitude for Hamlet. In appearance, the author criticizes Hamlet is the most intelligent character in
the novel. In fact, he uses violation to implement. Moreover, Hamlet's madness has portray him as
an outcast archetype because his wife Ophelia is attempting to avoid him. She is afraid of him. Love
is painful. It can be as painful as going to hell. Machiavelli has also said that "It is better to be feared
than loved, it you cannot be both." Therefore, Shakespeare wants the viewers to comprehend that

Lord Of The Flies Civilization Vs Savagery
All laws and rules in society restrict people from doing wrong. If there were no rules, there would be
chaos and negative influences. In such a society, it becomes hard to maintain civilization. In William
Golding's "Lord of the Flies", the theme of civilization vs. savagery is discussed and it becomes
clear that savagery is not equal between all of mankind; rather it depends on the individual and their
vulnerability. Firstly, Ralph is not as cruel as some of the other children, but he tries hard to pull
away from savagery. One night, Simon came running to tell the other children something but they
thought he was the beast and started to stab him; Ralph was involved with killing Simon. The next
day Ralph had a conversation with Piggy and said that yesterday who they killed "was Simon" and
that what they did "was murder" (Golding, 174). Nobody else accepts that what they did was murder
except for Ralph which shows that he recognizes what he did was wrong and it never should have
happened. Even if Ralph was contributing in something wrong he realized his mistake. Being ...
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Earlier Roger is seen throwing rocks at Henry but he "threw it to miss" and his "arm was
conditioned by civilization" which shows that he has not fully forgotten his values (Golding, 64–65).
Later on Roger starts to hurl rocks at Piggy due to his frustration. Roger manages to push a boulder
and "the rock struck Piggy" which concluded with Piggy's death (Golding, 200). Although anyone
could have pushed the boulder down at Piggy, Roger was the one who seemed savage and cruel
enough to do it that way. At first Roger was shadowed by sophistication, and he was significantly
influenced by civilization which led him to do the right thing. Afterward, civilization had no power
over Roger which made him free to do whatever he likes. Roger has shown that savagery turned into
a large part of his nature due to his exposure to

Yellow Wallpaper Madness
The Yellow Wallpaper is a story about a new mother who cannot climb out of the pits of depression.
Her husband is very supportive, to the point of relocating to a summer home in the country. The new
mother is the narrator of the story, and through her own thoughts, written on paper, we see her fall
into an insane state that consumes her life. Despite all her and her husband's efforts, the battle with
her depression is lost. To properly relate the narrator's madness and creativity, her behavior must be
first dissected to discover the source of her madness. The relationship between creativity and
madness has been a very visible characteristic of great men since the beginning of written history.
The inner most workings of the brain are still a ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Yes, and no; she did in fact have an outlet that would have provided her a release for her anxiety, but
as she acknowledged, "...if I were only well enough to write a little it would relieve the press of
ideas and rest me." (Gilman, 1892), she was not able to perform the therapy of writing. The narrator
had time to write, the narrator's writing time was crippled by the fatigue from her depression. The
narrator can feel the flood of emotion that is building within her mind. In the end the narrator no
longer exists, "In spite of you and Jane. And I've pulled off most pf the paper, so you can't put me
back!" (Gilman, 1892), the view is switched from the first person and the narrator is lost to her

The Death Of A Person 's Madness
"There is always some madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness." –
Friedrich Nietzsche. There are so many factors that contribute to a person's madness. Love, trauma,
genetics, low self–esteem, cultural expectations, etc. can affect one's mental health dramatically. In
order to stay sane, one's physical, intellectual, emotional, and environmental health has to be
balanced. If more than three of these dimensions of health are out of balance, then one's mental state
will be unstable. The sense of reality will feel like a fantasy. One will fall into a mental stupor, that
if untreated, becomes detrimental to oneself and to others. There are environmental factors that play
a role in the character's Christophine, Antoinette, and Rochester's madness.
Although living in Jamaica played an environment 's role, events that occurs while living in Jamaica
cause Antoinette's madness. She experiences, childhood traumatic events that contribute to her
madness. The burning of her family estate, the death of both her younger brother and coco put
Antoinette and her family on edge to the breaking point. Antoinette and her family are not able to fit
in or accepted by their community because they are like foreigners in Jamaica, having that they are
living in Martinique. People would call her a "white cockroach", and when Tia said her family is not
"real white people", Antoinette feels displaced and rejected. Her only friend is her neighbor, Mr.
Lutrell who suddenly

Comparing Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway and Emily...
Comparing Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway and Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights
Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway and Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights share similarities in many
aspects, perhaps most plainly seen in the plots: just as Clarissa marries Richard rather than Peter
Walsh in order to secure a comfortable life for herself, Catherine chooses Edgar Linton over
Heathcliff in an attempt to wrest both herself and Heathcliff from the squalid lifestyle of Wuthering
Heights. However, these two novels also overlap in thematic elements in that both are concerned
with the opposing forces of civilization or order and chaos or madness. The recurring image of the
house is an important symbol used to illustrate both authors' order versus chaos ... Show more
The first instance of window imagery is deceivingly small and easy to pass over, but upon reflection
it creates a certain symmetry by subtly foreshadowing the final window scene. In the very opening
section of the book, Clarissa's departure from the house dredges up memories of her time at
Bourton, of scenes with Peter Walsh that took place in front of an open window. This memory,
brought about by the impact of the early morning air, also reminds her of the "solemn" feeling this
incident gave her "standing there at the open window, that something awful was about to happen."
Though fleeting and lightly discussed, this emotion placed so close to the beginning of the novel
seems to indicate the dangerous nature of an open window, which anticipates both Septimus' death
and Clarissa's later musings in front of a window.
Another small but important window scene takes place after Clarissa returns home to discover that
her husband has been invited to Millicent Bruton's lunch party but she has not. After reading the
message about the party on a notepad, she begins to retreat upstairs to her private room, "a single
figure against the appalling night." As she lingers before the "open staircase window," she feels her
own aging, "suddenly shriveled, aged, breastless... out of doors, out of the window, out of her body
and brain which now failed..." Again, there is a hint of danger as death is portrayed as a somewhat
alluring transcendental experience,

Research Paper On Foucault
changed and efforts were made to reduce the suffering of the mentally ill. Michel Foucault in his
pioneer work Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason (1964) traces
madness through the ages beginning with the medieval and down to the post Modern and he gives
an overall/broad term describing the notion/concept of madness in each age. The Medieval
notion/concept of madness was particularly "abandonment" where now the shunned and the
repulsed was the madman instead of the earlier leper. With the dawn of the seventeenth century a
change began to emerge and madness became controlled, with the Enlightenment ultimately
silencing their voices and confining them in the madhouse. And finally "The Great Confinement"
occurred ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
This necessitated the need to be perpetually disciplined and therefore the panopticon worked
automatically as power was experienced and felt even when there was no one asserting it. Also,
none of them could see or interact with the other occupant(s). This model was initially given to be
used for surveillance in the prisons, but gradually came to be used in mental hospitals/madhouses,
schools, factories, etc. This method of surveillance also de–centered power and improved its
efficiency as anyone could come (any "public servant") and perform the functions of surveillance
from the central tower.

Savagery In Lord Of The Flies
"The more I see of what you call civilization, the more highly I think of what you call savagery!"
(Howard, Robert, 1994) The constant back and forth between opposite ideals is also present in Lord
of the Flies by William Golding. The novel, praised as one of the best reads for an adolescent,
addresses multiple topics relevant to current society. The loss of civilization is the prime reason for
mankind's descent into savagery, according to Golding, and is portrayed clearly through multiple
plot situations, main characters, and the setting the story takes place in. The situation that the boys
are thrown into allow for the quick development of their barbaric lifestyle. The boys' actions
changed massively from the simple realization that adults

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