A guideline to disorders and behavior manifestations and their application to the characters, Hannibal Lector and BuffaloBill, in the movie, "Silence of the Lambs" (1991).
Abstract Defining mental disorders and subsequent behaviors through the DSM-IV-TR (2000) and associated research is a daunting task indeed. Applying these disorders to the characters, Hannibal Lector and BuffaloBill, in the movie "The Silence of the Lambs" (1991), requires critical and analytical thinking about mental disorders, etiology of the disorders, and subsequent behaviors as a result. This paper presents a discussion of the disorders using a variety of information in the literature and then presents the key behaviors in a comprehensive table for ease of possible diagnosis. Finally, these defined behaviors are applied to Hannibal Lector and BuffaloBill in an attempt to give a picture of how these two characters became who they are.
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Introduction
Component I: Disorders and Behavioral Manifestations Guide.
Schizophrenia
Conduct Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Exhibitionism Paraphilia
Fetishism Paraphilia
Frotteurism Paraphilia
Voyeurism Paraphilia
Pedophilia
Hebephilia
Component II: Assign Disorders to the Characters Hannibal Lector and BuffaloBill Component III: Identify probable Etiology of the Disorder
References
From the Paper "Component I of this paper is a general guideline of 13 mental disorders, each followed by a comprehensive checklist of behaviors that meet the criterion for each mental disorder. Component II of this paper is where the guideline is utilized in assigning disorders to the characters Hannibal Lector and Buffalo Bill, in the movie The Silence of the Lambs, (1991). Finally, component III mergers the general guideline with the diagnoses of Hannibal Lector and Buffalo Bill and presents a picture as to the etiology of the disorders and the resulting behaviors observed. This will then give a picture as to precursor and probable subsequent behaviors."
This literary study analyzes the similarities and differences in the descriptions of BuffaloBill in "Black Elk Speaks" by Black Elk and "Green Grass, Running Water" by Thomas King.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 2 sources, 2006, $ 71.95
Abstract This paper discusses Thomas King's novel "Green Grass, Running Water" and how it offers a modern socio economic view of BuffaloBill as an exploiter of Native Americans. The paper compares King's view of BuffaloBill to that of Black Elk's view in "Black Elk Speaks" which presents a picture of the historical BuffaloBill that is more humane in how he remembers his adventures with the traveling Wild West show.
From the Paper "By understanding the intertextual references that King makes within his more modern depiction of Buffalo Bill, one can see how he is similar to Black Elk's explanations of how this famous western character interacted with Native Americans. In contrast, the Black Elk helps forge this intertextual message in portraying the reality of Indians in connection with the historical Buffalo Bill in opposition to King's modern view of Indians. In essence, a compare and contrast of these two narratives will be examined to discover how Buffalo Bill is represented in both modern and historical perspectives."
Abstract This paper examines how when Thomas Harris' 1988 novel "The Silence of the Lambs" was to be converted into film by director Jonathan Demme, there was an apparent theme of character identities and relationships as determined by gender which he interpreted from imaginative literature to visual cinema. It looks at how these characters, which were each inevitably altered in their own different ways by the artistic rendition of the novel, are therefore presented differently. The protagonist, a young female FBI trainee from rural West Virginia named Clarice Starling, is sent to interview the imprisoned serial killer psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter in order to better understand the mind of a mad man. But she instead finds herself in a race against time to save a young innocent girl and capture the fledgling serial killer known as BuffaloBill. It looks at how though the story seems simple enough, the complexities of identity among these characters presents mysterious subtleties, as they try to stretch the boundaries of what defines their gender's role in society.
From the Paper "Buffalo Bill, though a small character in both the novel and the film, is an excellent tool for understanding Clarice, as he parallel's her own confusion of identity of gender. Both Clarice and Bill, in the novel and film, dislike their past identities and are trying to construct new one. Clarice strains to hide her pure West Virginian accent and the fact that people would consider her, if they knew her true identity, a "rube". Buffalo Bills confusion about his identity stems from the fact, as Hannibal explains to Clarice, that he was abused as a child, and because of that never formed an actual realization of who he was, or even what gender meant to him. "
Abstract This paper addresses the present state of the Patients' Bill of Rights, as well as its history and future possibilities. Also explored are the issues of political support, arguments for and against, and major pitfalls in getting this legislation passed into law. The paper attempts to further explain general intentions of the Patients' Bill of Rights. The most pertinent bills specific to the Patients' Bill of Rights are presented and analyzed.
Outline:
Introduction
Arguments For and Against Patients' Bill of Rights
History of the Patients' Bill of Rights
Why the Patients' Bill of Rights has Failed
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper "Before exploring the more complex issues involved, it is necessary to understand the general intentions of the Patients' Bill of Rights. Numerous bills involving patients' rights have been presented to the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Discussed in this paper are the most pertinent bills specific to the Patients' Bill of Rights: the 1998 Patients' Bill of Rights, H.R. 3605 and S. 1890; the Bipartisan Patient Protection Act of 2001, S. 1052, S. 872, and H.R. 526; and the 2005 Patients' Bill of Rights, H.R. 2259, H.R. 2650, and S. 1012. In general, federal legislation that safeguards patients' rights is supported by both major political parties and the President, and also has considerable public appeal (Chavez, 2001, 606; Chaddock, 2001, 1)."
Abstract A paper on the topic of the Bill of Rights and the American nation. The paper analyzes why the founding fathers created the Bill of Rights and looks at their fears for the new country.
Abstract This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of U.S. government and political science. Specifically, it describes the process of how a bill becomes a law in the United States. It further discusses the complicated process, in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, of creating and passing legislation. The writer also presents variables which affect bills becoming laws, such as elections.
From the Paper "Any member of the Senate or House can introduce legislation. In the House, the bill first goes to the Clerk of the House, and if the Clerk is not there, the bill goes into the "hopper," a box on the Clerk's desk specifically to hold new legislation. In the Senate, the Senator must wait until the "morning hour," a 90-minute session on Mondays and Tuesdays reserved for member speeches and bill introduction. If another Senator objects, the bill introduction must wait until the next day. Once the bill is introduced, it is called the "First Reading" of the bill. In the House and the Senate, more than one representative can sponsor a bill. After the bill is introduced, it is assigned a number and identifier (in the House HR is used, in the Senate it is simply S). The bill also gets the sponsor's name. It then travels to the Government Printing Office, where they make copies of the bill."
Abstract This paper reviews and discusses the U.S. Bill of Rights. According to the paper, the Bill of Rights defines procedural rights added to the Constitution. The paper discusses how, under the Fourth Amendment, individual's are protected against unreasonable search and seizures without probable cause. The paper goes on to say that the Fifth Amendment ensures due process, and prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy, fair compensation for private property taken by the government and indictment by grand jury. The paper also reviews the Sixth, Seventh and Eighth Amendments.
From the Paper "Upon founding a new country, we would insist that this right be kept. It is necessary for there to be a system that embraces due process. A speedy and public trial will ensure that the accused doen not spend an unreasonable time in jail prior to trial. This could be considered torture, especially if the accused is innocent."
"The Sixth Amendment is a right that allows for all people to be considered equal under that law until proven otherwise. When determining whether to take a man or a woman's right to life and liberty, there has to be a strict standard that is followed to ensure that those rights are not taken away unnecessarily."
This paper discusses Canada's 'Ontario Bill 198," which is intended for strict internal and external controls governing business economic transactions, thus resulting in increased investor confidence.
Abstract This paper explains how the infamous Enron case caused regulatory bodies the world over to be concerned and stressed the need for greater control in the form of stringent and revised policies as well as a dramatic increase in penalties for any unethical and illegal offenses. The paper also examines the resulting positive impact the bill has on Canadian investors while boosting the capital market.
From the Paper "It is evident that the Ontario Bill 198 has not only radically transformed the role of CGA, CSA, OSC and CICA in setting up standards but it has also resulted in increased investor's confidence and greater stability of the capital market where employment of ethical standards is essential for the survival of the market system. Ontario Bill has thus augmented the power of investors thereby equipping them with new-found confidence in the workings of the market system where there hard-earned and much-valued capital remains at stake but which is no more at the mercy of the financial accountants."
The paper discusses the Bill of Rights document and shows how the amendments ensured that all citizens have their basic human rights according to the U.S. Constitution.
Abstract This paper shows by using the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments to the Constitution that the Bill of Rights was necessary to the foundation of law in the United States. Without these, a person accused of a crime, whether federal or state, could face unfair or even dangerous prosecution and could be denied his/her basic human rights as described in the U.S. Constitution.
From the Paper "When the Constitution of the United States was ratified by a majority of the states in 1789, it lacked what has come to be called the Bill of Rights, a very important document made up of amendments to the Constitution itself. For example, in the original Constitution, there existed no protection against the establishment of a national religion and did not guarantee that American citizens could speak freely, belong to any group they wished or publish magazines and books without the fear of being censored or banned by the federal government. But most importantly, the Constitution did not promise nor provide any protections for a citizen accused of a crime, nor did it specify that such a person would receive a fair and swift trial and if convicted receive just and humane punishment."
Tags: constitution, bill, of, rights, amendment, foundation, of, law
Abstract This paper explains that Bill Russell was a sports figure who offers his eleven lessons on leadership based on his time as a basketball player. The author points out that, in "Russell Rules", Russel adapted sport leadership to other arenas such as business and politics. The paper relates how Russell's ideas are in keeping with the ideas of other business leaders who have written advice books for future leaders.
From the Paper "Bill Russell is a sports figure who sets forth eleven lessons on leadership. Clearly, these lessons were developed in a sporting context and can be applied to team efforts, suggesting ways of being a leader and of empowering others to do their best. These lessons are applicable in many other contexts, of course, including business, political situations, and similar areas where leadership is needed and where the individual can follow these rules to achieve his or her best. The leadership lessons Russell offers are comparable to those offered by other business leaders who similarly want to empower others to achieve the most they can achieve. Russell's approach shows clearly that there is a link between all forms of leadership and efforts at achieving personal excellence so that business leaders and sports leaders can learn from and teach one another lessons that apply in both realms and that lead to success."
Abstract This paper gives a comprehensive review of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993, known as the Brady Bill. The author gives a list of those who would be refused purchase of a handgun upon following a background check. The author also explains the relevance of the legislation's name. Next, the paper gives a critical review of this Act, citing both the pros and cons. The author then concludes, with an appeal for stronger gun control.
From the Paper "Federal officials had estimated that somewhere between two and six percent of the overall 7.5 million annual firearms sales would likely be stopped under the Brady legislation (Thomas, 1993). They based these estimates on data from states that already had waiting periods and background checks for handguns similar to what the Brady Bill would require. From 1989 until 1993, California, Florida, Virginia and Maryland had used these techniques to prevent more than 47,000 purchases by individuals who were banned from buying firearms. Despite this success, twenty-five states had absolutely no background checks or waiting periods for purchasing guns and others had vary lax procedures. As a result, thousands of prohibited persons routinely walked into gun stores and purchased guns. Therefore, the Brady Bill wanted to make sure that all states would screen gun purchases in a reasonable, consistent and responsible manner."
Abstract This paper explores Bill Clinton's life, presenting both a biographical sketch and further examining his personal leadership qualities. The author describes Clinton's early life, his family and education. Then the paper discusses Clinton's entry into politics. This includes his first gubernatorial election and defeat, and his re-election four years later.The author acknowledges Clinton's perseverance and persistence, and his capacity to learn from his mistakes. The paper also discusses Clinton's negative character traits citing his involvement in a number of sex scandals. The author concludes that despite Clinton's indiscretions, he was among the most popular US president's of the 20th century.
Outline:
Early Life
Education
Entering Politics: Baptism of Fire
Perseverance in Defeat
Political Leadership at the State Level
Risk Taking
"It's the Economy, Stupid"
Positioning Himself as the New Democrat
Brilliant Intellect
Great Communicator/ Listener
The Negatives
Conclusion
From the Paper "During his first term as governor, Clinton made efforts to improve Arkansas's economy, which was among the poorest in the country. He focused on improving the state highways as they were in a bad shape but had to raise taxes for meeting the cost, which proved unpopular. Some of his other initiatives such restriction on tree-cutting in national forests were opposed by the lumber and paper-making companies, while bankers were annoyed with his proposal to withhold state funds from banks that did not lend enough money for small businesses. Most of all, his opponents exploited the government's settling of Cuban refugees in Arkansas, by evoking the fear that they would take away jobs from the local workers. All of these factors contributed to Clinton's defeat in his bid for re-election for the governorship in 1980 against the Republican Party candidate (Ibid.)"
Abstract This paper explains CODIS, which is the 'Combined DNA Index System'. The paper provides the historical information relating to CODIS and discusses why the database was established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It also explains its use, applications and limitations. The paper then examines the predicted and probable future uses of CODIS.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Overview of CODIS Uses of CODIS CODIS Applications
CODIS Limitations
Future of CODIS
From the Paper "Stated as a limitation of the use of CODIS is that in mass fatality incidents it is reported that each human remain is likely to match several samples. It is not to say a person would go unidentified but instead the limitation would be that individuals would be identified multiple times. Another limitation that exist with the CODIS system is that contamination or degradation of a sample may inhibit the ability to make a genetic profile. (Cheng, Garofalo, Keung, Li, Nguyen, and Wharton, 2006) Instructions provided for avoidance of contamination of degradation of samples are inclusive of the following: (1) "Wear gloves. Change them often; (2) Use disposable instruments or clean them thoroughly before and after handling each sample; (3) Avoid touching the area where you believe DNA may exist; (4) avoid talking, sneezing, and coughing over evidence; (5) Avoid touching your face, nose, and mouth when collecting and packaging evidence; (6) Air-dry evidence thoroughly before packaging; and (7) Put evidence into new paper bags or envelopes, not into plastic bags. Do not use staples." (National Institute of Justice, 2007)"
Abstract The paper shows that, although the term ?Buffalo Soldier? is often proudly used in reference to any man of African American descent in the United States military, it originally denoted those who served in the cavalry and infantry, fighting in the Indian Wars. Over 180,000 Buffalo Soldier (mostly on the Unionist side) fought during the American Civil War and over 33,000 died. This paper shows the difficulties such as racism and hostilities faced by these Buffalo Soldiers. It describes the conditions under which these special units fought and their role in the peace-keeping attempts between the whites and the Native Americans.
From the Paper "As hostilities increased between the white settlers and the Indians, the Buffalo Soldiers became the force responsible for ensuring that peace was kept. As the hostile Indians were forced onto reservations which failed to support them, they resorted to war against not only the white settlers but also the Indian tribes who had allied themselves with the whites. The Buffalo Soldiers fought against them with great courage and, considering their equipment and experience, with considerable success. To their credit, they did not once participate in either massacres or atrocities. They fought, at one time or another, the Kickapoos, Lipans, Comanches, Utes, Kiowas, Apaches, Shoshones, Cheyennes, Bannocks, Sioux and Blackfeet, as well as Mexicans and Chiricahua renegades. Although many of them had no previous fighting experience, they prevailed against such great leaders as Chatto, Geronimo, Cochise, Juh, Satanta, Victorio, Nachez, Loco, Benito, Mangus and Nana."
Tags: George, Washington, War, of, IndependenceCathay, Williams, Henry, Plummer
Abstract This paper argues that the Buffalo Soldiers played a crucial, though often overlooked, role in the history of Westward expansion. It looks at how, by protecting settlers, the Buffalo Soldiers paved the way for the settlement of the West and the creation of the United States. It also examines how, by showing courage on the battlefield, the Buffalo Soldiers challenged prevailing misconceptions about black people and how, in doing so, they contributed to the establishment of multicultural societies in the West and, by extension, in the rest of the United States.
From the Paper "The Buffalo Soldiers initially came into being because during the late 19th century, the United States Military supported segregation. Black freemen thus could not serve along with the white soldiers. Thus, the Buffalo Soldiers were tasked with building forts which were often reserved only for white soldiers. In Forth Concho, the Buffalo Soldiers were housed in separate rooms. However, historians like Stanford L. Davis (1999) argue that the realities of military life would have forced these soldiers to come into contact with one another, during activities like meals, maneuvers or training. In this way, Davis argues that the presence of the Buffalo Soldiers in military establishments would have laid a foundation for challenging many white soldiers? prejudices against black people."
