Abstract Hailed as the first modern realistic novel, Gustave Flaubert's "Madame Bovary" details the life of Emma Bovary and the failure of sentimental romanticism. The paper show how Flaubert, a model for Emma, was a romantic who, longed for deeper experiences of emotion, whether these experiences were ones of love or of intellectual passion. The paper shows, however, that unlike his fallen heroine who dies an unfulfilled romantic, Flaubert became a pessimist in an effort to assuage his suffocating soul. The paper concludes that through Emma's self-destruction via self-corruption, Flaubert maintains in "Madame Bovary" not only that a romantic cannot find contentment in a realistic world, but also that a romantic cannot survive in a realistic world.
From the Paper "With such high expectations of love, Emma enters into a marriage destined to disappoint her, and only loses herself in romantic escapism. Unable to adjust to the realities of her life, Emma allows her fascination with romantic dreams to evolve into an obsession, and she devotes her energies exclusively to the creation of a world immune to ennui, futile efforts indeed. She quickly tires of wifehood and, as daydreams replace any useful endeavors, abandons her household duties, as well as her drawing and piano playing. She wonders "just what was meant, in real life, by the words felicity, passion and intoxication" (33; pt.l, ch.5), believing she must have been mistaken about her love for her husband Charles because "the happiness which ought to have resulted from that love . . . [had] failed to materialize" (33; pt.l, ch.6). Continuously comparing her dull, routine environment with the glamorous "if-only" worlds in her dreams, her situation seems utterly intolerable. How can her life be beautiful unless she can make plans while gazing at the stars from the balcony of a Swiss chalet?"
Abstract Euthanasia is the deliberate ending of life or the hastening of death of the patient. Over the last few years Euthanasia has become a much-debated topic, not only in the medical circles but also in the legal and the social domains. The paper shows that when looking into the topic of mercy killing we find that it is the "fear factor" which underlies both sides of euthanasia debate. While from the patients perspective it is the fear of unbearable pain that cannot be assuaged, the embarrassment of dependence and the feeling of worthlessness and loss of self love. From the other angle we have a fear of doctors and the possibility of the abuse of the power. This paper analyzes the issue from ethical, social and medical perspectives and ultimately argues against the legalization of euthanasia.
From the Paper "Euthanasia seems to be the only solution for the patient to escape from the clutches of unbearable and medically interminable illness and pain. For old people who are suffering miserably in the last stages of their life without any sort of control over their agonizing condition, it indeed seems rightful to assist them to rest peacefully once and for all by Euthanasia. The Pro Euthanasia groups argue that unless we are only considered with prolonging life without any consideration for the quality of the life and the costs that might be incurred we have to start thinking about the decisions that affect the end of life. In other words when the quality and the length of prolonged life do not go together we have to make some kind of a practical decision. The argument is that there is no point in simply sustaining a terminally ill patient and increasing his suffering without any hope of recovery. The justification for Euthanasia lies in the fact that the either the ?burden of the treatment' or the distress and the disability of the prolonged life do not merit the sustenance of the patient. Euthanasia is best advised in severe and chronic cases where condition seems to deteriorate day by day and the patient expresses a sincere wish to end the unbearable agony."
Tags: physician, assisted, suicide, PAS, Palliative, care, WHO
Abstract Depression is often assuaged by a change in circumstances or a visual, olfactory, or gustatory stimulus. This essay identifies the underlying neurobiological and clinical causes of depression, especially, chronic depression. It also explores the medications that either have been used in the past or are currently in use. It also considers other factors that cause depression, such as sociological concerns, adverse reactions to drugs, and an emotional crisis.
From the Paper "Non-neuronal hormones are also implicated in depression. This is associated with an increased level of the hormone cortisol that is secreted by the adrenal glands located near the kidneys. Cortisol levels have been shown to decrease when the symptoms of depression go away. Even cortisol secretion finds its origin in the brain. The hypothalamic region in the brain makes corticotrophic-releasing hormone. This then stimulates the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotrophic hormone. The next step in this pathway is the secretion of higher (than necessary) levels of cortisol. (Mackin & Allan H. Young, 2004)."
Abstract This paper begins with a basic explanation of aromatherapy and then goes on to take a brief look at the history of aromatherapy, its origins and where it has been widely used. Next, the paper discusses the most essential oils used in aromatherapy and their benefits. The paper then attempts to explain how these essential oils are prepared and the significance of this process. This is followed with a look at how aromatherapy works along with a discussion of the most prominent and common benefits of aromatherapy. Lastly, the paper mentions some precautions that should be taken while doing aromatherapy.
Table of Contents
Abstract
What is Aromatherapy?
Brief History of Aromatherapy
Essential Oils Used in Aromatherapy
Preparation of Essential Oils
How Aromatherapy Works
Benefits of Aromatherapy
Some Precautions that Should Be Taken
From the Paper "In simple terms aromatherapy means the use of "treatment using scents." In my personal opinion it is like treating your body with gentle care of pleasant smelling botanical oils such as rose, lemon, lavender and peppermint. It is considered to be a branch of herbal medicine that uses the essential oils found in plants for their healing or medicinal properties. Aromatherapy is one of the fastest growing fields in alternative medicine. It is widely used at home, clinics and hospitals for a variety of applications such as pain relief for women in labor pain, relieving pain caused by the side effects of the chemotherapy undergone by the cancer patients."
Abstract This paper reviews the ways in which airports and airlines across America are trying to target and accommodate customers in the aftermath of the industry's near-collapse after 9/11. The paper particularly looks at how airports are trying to assuage security concerns while simultaneously offering new services to busy professionals. The writer also touches upon how airports are attempting to link their facilities to the buying predilections of certain segments of the population. Additionally, the paper reviews the determined efforts of the airline industry itself to offer more "bang for the buck" while doing what it can to reassure customers that their flight experience will not be troubled by concerns centering around whether or not their luggage will arrive with them at their destination.
From the Paper "Busy commuters, security "freaks," and consumers interested in easy access to niche providers are only a few of the customer demographic groups that stir the interest of airport management. Another group, frequently overlooked, is the airport user who is a compulsive shopper. Naturally enough, these sorts of individuals are a key demographic inasmuch as airports are wholly aware that items purchased on their premises mean money in pocket at the end of the fiscal year. Of course, logic dictates that airport marketing professionals are well-acquainted with certain groups - it could be young women, affluent elderly couples, or businesspeople with a penchant for impulsive buying - that like to buy items (and specific types of items) at the airport rather than elsewhere at a store. The problem, or so it would seem, is that knowing individuals (and which kinds) who want to buy at the airport does not necessarily translate into providing the sort of technology or services that can facilitate their purchasing decisions and activities. Consequently, the airport truly desirous of deriving profit from waiting families or individuals must renovate its inner structure and give people ready access to such technology."
Abstract This paper explains that modern Germany's past is extremely complex and hotly contested so that a national identity does not exist at the present time. To gain a more accurate portrayal of the historical phenomenon that is modern Germany and to understand if there is a unified national identity, the author examines several sources, such as historian Mark Roseman's book "A Past in Hiding, Memory and Survival in Nazi Germany", disputed sequences of German history especially regarding the Holocaust and German history as depicted in popular culture and mass media.. This paper concludes that, despite the long divisions by factions and competing interests, Germany is now in a position where potential for assuaging the divided characteristics of the past could occur; however, there is no singular answer.
Table of Contents:
A Past in Hiding, Memory and Survival in Nazi Germany
A Disputed History
German History and Popular Culture/Mass Media
An Exploration of National Identity
Conclusions
From the Paper "While the Holocaust denial scenario is one in which the debatable nature of German's history can be illustrated, it is far from the only one. In another hotly debated perceptual outlook, the Cold War communist/democratic push pull between East and West Germany is another construct in which much debate and ambiguity exists. Like the Holocaust denial movement, this topic too is heavily debated and portrayed in media absolutes that lose sight of many critical concepts that endure beyond "good" and "evil" and into more critically sound historical interpretation."
Tags: survivor pseudo-history, crisis of identity, hitler collective
