Examines the depiction of madness through disassociation in two works of literature: "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" by August Wilson.
Abstract Cognition is, simply stated, the way in which the mind interprets information received from the senses. It is the pathway to understanding. Disassociation can run the gamut from day-dreaming to an extreme mental disorder that encompasses a separation of mental processes, such as thoughts, emotions, cognition, memory and identity. This paper shows how, in the short story, "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and the play, "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" by August Wilson, madness based on disassociation is a central theme.
From the Paper "In The Yellow Wallpaper, the narrator, under treatment for 'hysteria', is taken "three miles from the village" (Gilman 11) to an upstairs nursery of a "colonial mansion" (Gilman 9), its windows barred and its walls covered in a faded yellow wallpaper whose "sprawling flamboyant patterns" commit "every artistic sin" (Gilman 13). In time, the woman succumbs to the disassociation focused on the wallpaper and is stripped of her sanity and humanity in the same manner that the wall is stripped of the wallpaper by the woman (Bak 39). The story ends with her trying to become a part of the wallpaper and succeeding only in bringing her own life to an end."
An analysis of "Technology, Trauma and the Wild" by Chellis Glendinning and "The Ancient Ones," a chapter about the Anasazi in Jared Diamond's book "Collapse".
Abstract The paper examines "Technology, Trauma and the Wild" by Chellis Glendinning and "The Ancient Ones," a chapter about the Anasazi in Jared Diamond's book "Collapse", which both attempt to show how humans are reactive rather than proactive. The paper first explains that an advanced culture as the Anasazi collapsed because they did not learn from their past experiences. The paper then discusses Diamond's look at the environmental problem of today and Glendinning's view of technology addicts. Additionally, the paper explains Diamond's idea that people find it difficult to stop their use of damaging activities that they have become used to and looks at how Glendinning describes the disassociate behavior that occurs when people cannot get what they feel they must have.
From the Paper "Why did such an advanced culture as the Anasazi collapse? According to Diamond, agriculture was such an integral aspect of this society that when the crops began to fail and finally the drought came in, they were unable to adapt. This same question is relevant today. Humans in most nations of the world are highly reliant on technology, or even addicted to it as Glendinning details, because of its benefits in health, mental and physical well being and entertainment/social life. Yet, as it is becoming increasingly known, this same technology is causing such problems as deforestation, tropical rainforests destruction, over-fishing, soil erosion and salinization, global warming, depletion of fresh water supply, energy exhaustion, toxics in air, water and soil and overpopulation. On top of this, according to Glendinning, other aspects in our society such as child abuse can also be seen as indicative of this technology addiction, as well as a possibility of beginning to disassociate if major changes occur."
Abstract In this paper, the writer explains that, although the concept of wilderness preservation seems idyllic and mostly undisputed by Americans, it perpetuates Western society's harmful dualistic and disassociated relationship with nature. The writer believes that the concept of wilderness is inept in transmitting the potential solutions and social transformations necessary to address the widespread environmental crisis. The writer argues that the concept of wilderness is based upon an American ideal, which cannot be matched by other nations and often times by its very inhabitants. The writer then suggests that, instead of wilderness, nature would be a unifying term for the environmental movement.
From the Paper The concepts of nature and wilderness can also be strange and non-useful to inhabitants of The United States. For instance, oftentimes individuals who reside in urban and inner city settings tend to disassociate themselves from wilderness. What is wilderness, for example, if you claim you have never experienced or seen it? Again, when nature and wilderness are an "Other," it is difficult to relate to a place that is substantially distant from you. Many inner city children have never experienced being in the wilderness and most fear such encounters as the first people who landed on America's shores."
Tags: recreational, disassociated relationship, collective amnesia, nature other
Abstract This paper discusses how humans are our greatest asset and how a constant challenge is to recognize that fact within an organization. It evaluates how to bring about the best practices methods of achieving the greatest contribution from the human assets. It examines the techniques by which the most can be taken from human assets and the ways in which people development can peak.
Outline
Introduction
Hiring
Effective Management of Human Resources
Hands-On vs. Laissez Faire Leadership
Human Asset Rotation
Human Resources Can Follow Best Practices by Disassociating From Human Resources
Workforce Stability
Conclusion
From the Paper "Delegation, then, allows human capital recognition from 360 degrees. Recognition of course, stems from subordinates for allowing responsibility to flow downwards, and recognition will eventually flow from upper management for creating an autonomous and highly successful unit within a larger organization. There are many reasons managers do not like to delegate, and most of those stem from not having the correct people on the bus. Managers who do not delegate fear their own leadership roles eroding, perhaps because of the quality of the human capital working for them, but the "weak generals" for whom they themselves work. In such a situation, the strong lieutenant can lose power or even his job if his unit becomes highly autonomous and leaders emerge from his unit."
Abstract A creative English piece written as a commentary against the strangulation of the 'American Dream,' the grey monotony of the middle path. Set in a miscellaneous school room, the piece focuses on disassociated, descriptive imagery to convey the hopelessness these youths already face. Three students' internal thoughts are specifically focused on, with each displaying a different hopelessness contained and created within their own society.
From the Paper "The room was silent and the students breathed while their hearts beat within their chests. Their unconscious dreams swelled and fell within the background of their minds as these dreams painted expectations of life to come. An education, a pass in final school years, a rewarding job, an eventual happy family. A nice gravestone."
Abstract Discusses Gore's disassociation from Clinton, not campaigning on his administration's record, Gore's inability to utilize the centrist style of politics, the Populist message, people not relating to him, and his exaggeration of his accomplishments.
From the Paper "Al Gore Jr. was the sitting vice-president, having overseen the largest period of economic expansion in the history of the country and working for one of the most popular, albeit controversial, presidents ever. Given the political maxim that voters vote ..."
Abstract This paper discusses multiple personality disorder, including its history in the 20th century, causes, symptoms, and treatment. In particular, it examines how people, inclusive of analysts, doctors, legal representatives, and judicial systems around the world, have carried on challenging the legality of this potentially over-diagnosed disorder and how soft science restrains us from our aim of getting a clear, recognized explanation, as well as any recognized way for effective treatments of multiple personality disorder.
Outline
History
Symptoms
Causes
Diagnosis
Treatments
Some Basic Traits of Alternate Personalities
Validity of its Use in the Courtroom
From the Paper "The analysis of multiple personality disorder has led to a contradictory opinion among professionals in clinical psychology over the past few years. While some are keen and enthralled, others are unconvinced or antagonists (Bliss, 1988; Dell, 1988a, 1988b; Hilgard, 1988). Since the earlier findings of multiple personality disorder like those in 1646 (Bliss, 1980), 1791 (Labott, Leavitt, Braun and Sache, 1992) and 1840 (Fine, 1988), a great level has improved. For example, considering the case of Mary Reynolds in 1870, she became the center of attention and interest (Greaves, 1980). But today there are many people in the field who are declined to be even exposed to the facts about multiple personality disorder (Dell, 1988b). At present, there is an argument about the conditions concerned in the diagnosis of multiple personality disorder and the increased occurrence of this disorder is the root of the argument (Coons, Bowman and Milstein, 1988, Dell, 1988b)."
Abstract This paper explains that the primary reasons for the decline and eventual fall of the Roman Empire are the moral, social and political decadence and the loss of inner integrity that marked the final stages of this society. The author points out that this cause is linked with other factors such as the invasion of the various "barbarians", economics and the unequal distribution of wealth among others. The paper relates that the basic aspects of this decline refers to a combination and interaction between economic and political power including the disassociation of this power from the electoral base, invasive elements from outside the country that sapped important resources, internal and external strife and the decline of the cohesion of the society. The paper includes many quotations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Reasons for the Decline of the Roman Empire
Decline and Decadence
Conclusion
From the Paper "However, some historians are of the opinion that, while all the above elements are critical to an understanding of the decline, they are all subservient to a central and vital factor, namely that the inner decadence, moral decline and loss of integrity within the Roman society and body politic in general were the foundational causes for the decline and fall of the Roman world. According to the renowned scholar in this area, Edward Gibbon, the fall of the Roman Empire was due to a loss of "Civic Virtue"."
Abstract This paper presents a proposal for research to examine flashback episodes experienced by Vietnam Veterans who are suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The proposal is for research that will investigate the triggers, length and number of flashbacks experienced by this population.
From the Paper "A Vietnam Veteran who has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and suffers from flashbacks may intimidate those around him as he carries out what he perceives to be strategic maneuvers, carries out battlefield orders and forces others to take cover as the imagined shells explode around him (Fuque, 2003). "
"When it is over he will not remember any of the events that occurred during the flashback and become despondent over that he is told he did during this fugue. "
"Flashbacks can create stressful environments as the family or co-workers try to figure out what triggers them and work to avoid having that trigger occur. It can and does destroy family relationships, marriages and can lead to alcohol and drug abuse issues as well as unemployment and homelessness (Fuque, 2003). "
Tags: war, trigger, treatments, management, techniques, disassociate, state, multiple, personalities
Abstract This paper discusses how in Hemingway's short story, "Hills Like White Elephants", the manner in which the characters utilize language may be examined to provide and understanding of the difference in which males and females employ speech to convey and manipulate meaning. The paper explains that the American in the story seeks to cloak his attempts to absolve himself of responsibility for his unborn child in an illusory rationality, motivated by his selfish and contradictory need to guarantee the eventuality of an abortion, while also disassociating himself from the decision itself. The paper then contrasts the American's behavior to that of the girl's behavior, who attempts to reestablish a relationship that has been irrevocably altered by utilizing forms of dialogue that belong to their past, while also adopting a passive role in the decision-making process.
From the Paper "The dense symbol of the beaded curtain that separates the couple from the interior of the station is illustrative of the manner in which language is used in relation to the choice to be made. The curtain symbolizes the choice of whether or not to keep the baby, and each character's interaction with it is representative of their approach to the situation. The physical curtain separates them from the bar, a setting that contains their history before this moment, and is inscribed with language, the logo for a liqueur named "Anis del Toro", which the girl must ask the American to read and explain for her. She is reliant upon him to give verbal expression to the choice (he will be the first to mention the "operation"), and unable to directly challenge his speech, thus adopting a passive voice in response."
Abstract The paper introduces and analyzes the book "The Stranger" by Albert Camus. Specifically the paper discusses a theme in the book using imagery and symbolism. The paper states that Camus' work has been called a work of absurdest fiction, in that Camus is attempting to illustrate the absurdity of life with his work. The paper also comments that ultimately, the theme of this work is that human life has no meaning, and that all of us will live and die, and the world will continue on without us. The paper notes that his dark and brooding character, Meursault, is the epitome of this meaningless existence, because Meursault is a cold, infinitely unlikable character with little to make him sympathetic or endearing. The paper concludes that it is a dark novel that stays with the reader long after the reading is done.
From the Paper "From the beginning, it is clear that Meursault is not like most "normal" people. His only thought at the end of his mother's funeral, a time that would be emotional and heart wrenching for most people is "I pictured myself going straight to bed and sleeping twelve hours at a stretch" . He does not feel sorry for himself in losing a parent, or sorry for his mother or her friends, he only thinks of his own comfort and pleasure, another hint that he is callous and unfeeling."
Tags:disassociation, meaninglessness, unsympathetic, character
Abstract This paper discusses Richard Louv's book, "Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder," which is about the fact that many western children spend little or no time in nature. Louv correlates the lack of time in nature with the onset and surmounting cases of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The writer discusses some of the reasons that Louv mentions for disassociation from nature, such as the urbanization of the Girl Scouts, and phenomena like the Rainforest Cafe. The writer explains how Louv's book affected her personally, and how it has inspired and motivated her to find more ways to involve her daughter with nature.
From the Paper "Throughout the book, I was drawn to comparisons in my personal life, especially associated with television, electronic media and immersion, and fear. While I was raised in a Northern Californian town on three acres and plenty of wilderness to explore, I am living a quite different existence in Los Angeles. As a stepmother, I am essentially at war with the commodity and consumer culture that is surrounding my eight-year-old daughter. If that is not enough, there are not any places for her to explore nature as I once did. Rather, she is steeped in a consumer culture that has also ingrained, in parents, fear of leaving children in unsupervised free play, in fear of the worst our imaginations can express. Louv sites these within his text, stating, "fear is the emotion that separates a developing child from the full, essential benefits of nature. Fear of traffic, of crime, of stranger-danger - and of nature itself.""
Abstract This paper examines how Mary Mebane's essay, "Shades of Black," attests to intraracial struggles, which she discusses through first and second-hand accounts of prejudice and victimization carried out by those of her own race. It looks at how the essay contends that factors such as social class, skin color, and interracial matters between White Americans are slowly disrupting the unity within the Black community by causing disassociation between upper and lower class Blacks, by creating intraracial color-based prejudice and discrimination, and by causing African Americans to develop a habit of not fully addressing the biases within their own society.
From the Paper "Another example of how divisions among social classes disrupts the unity among some Blacks can be seen right here at Clark Atlanta University. Many blacks on campus, especially females, disassociate themselves from other Blacks that they feel are not of the same social class as they are. One day I experienced this first hand after being denied a seat in the overcrowded cafeteria by a group of black girls because they said my clothes were too cheap. Both this example and the one in the previous paragraph give many Blacks a visual of how social class is dividing the race. As Mebane depicts, the same problem also existed in the 1960's. In her essay "Shades of Black," she claims that social class was one of the determining factors of one's status at North Carolina College at Durham. Children of the upper class that had doctors, educators, and lawyers for parents were considered the elite there (177). "
Tags: prejudice, discrimination, blacks, whites, social, class
Abstract This paper briefly examines how pulmonary edema is a serious and often fatal outcome of acute and disease processes, that can be and often are completely disassociated from any kind of lung or heart therapies or conditions. The paper also looks at how pharmacological treatment usually involves high doses of diuretics as well as hypertensive and or possibly blood thinners to allow the blood to accept more fluid and therefore pull fluid from the peripheral space. Nursing interventions, which include physical as well as psychological support for condition and treatment, are also examined.
From the Paper "If pulmonary edema is known and in treatment the individual is likely to be in intensive care, and being treated with oxygen as well as pharmacological intervention, to reduce the fluid levels. The patient is also likely to be intubated to increase oxygenation and decrease patient workload. (Williams & Hopper, 2003, p. 47-50) Nursing involvement includes careful recording of fluid intake (usually NPO, and a reduction of all IV fluids to the lowest possible needed) and output to determine if fluid is escaping the pulmonary extra venous space and any other dependant areas and returning to a normal fluid balance."
