Abstract This paper explores the life and works of author James Baldwin, best known for his writings on minority struggles. It examines how virtually all of Baldwin's works are disturbing in the sense that the characters face harrowing experiences that could have been avoided if society had been more accepting of people's differences. This causes the oppressive sector of society to undertake the unpleasant task of reflecting on its own provincial attitudes and confront the unpleasant mirror image they see on the pages of Baldwin's works. It reviews three of his books "Go Tell it on the Mountain" about the spiritual struggles and painful family history of a minister's son in Harlem, "Giovanni's Room" which contends with the struggle of sexual orientation and self-denial and "Another Country" which combines the struggles of African Americans and homosexuals in a disconcerting journey towards self-awareness. Baldwin's goals were not about placing blame but about advocating better relationships between whites and blacks, between gays and straights and between all people who find it difficult to face their struggles alone.
From the Paper "These fears stem primarily from the feelings of inferiority that have been instilled in him, in large part, as a result of being black. The frustration felt by blacks due to the oppressive laws and actions of white people is only exacerbated by the oppressive laws and actions John experiences under Gabriel's rule. In fact, in all of the characters we can see this phenomenon played out; in particular, the dynamic role that expectations can play on a person's life choices.
A similar theme weaves its way through Giovanni's Room, however the oppression and expectations in this work are focused more on sexuality than race. Race however, is not entirely absent as a theme. "
Tags: african, american, racism, sexual, orientation, homosexuals, family
Abstract This paper discusses the nature of police behavior and looks at why it reveals some disconcerting elements of abuse in the way that they treat citizens. By addressing these issues, the writer demonstrates the nature of police brutality in America.
Abstract This paper discusses how recent employment trends in the nursing field have demonstrated a disconcerting drop in the number of employed and employable nurses. It examines how, in what has been traditionally a female-dominated field, the exit rate of both men and women, as well as the approaching retirement of a majority of existing nurses, threatens the long-term care quality of hospital and other in-patient care facilities. It explores some of the factors behind the current nursing shortage and offers suggestions as to how to reverse the trends, which, if left unchecked, threaten our nation's health care delivery system.
Outline
Abstract
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Nursing Tasks, Methods and Expectations
Literature Review
State of the Industry
The Art and Science of Nursing
Relative Pay Scales
Male Nursing Roles
Sex Stereotypes
The Influence of the Nationalized Healthcare Debate
Proposed Methods toward Recruiting Nurses
Joint Corporate Campaigns
Steps to Recruiting Men
Wages Issues
Conclusion
From the Paper "The field of nursing is not only concerned for the physical care of sick and injured patients. The field of nursing also seeks to address the emotional wellness of their patients also. "Nurses practice medicine as an art, marshaling compassion and skill in equal measure" (Wolkomir 41). Because of Florence Nightingale's efforts in the 1800's nursing has formed itself into a profession which seeks to address the emotional and psychodynamic well being of the patient as well as the physical health. While dealing with an oncology patient, Vanessa Livesay stated "comfort is the most important gift [my patient] can be given. Support must be offered, whether accepted or not. If the spirit is in distress, there is usually little comfort for the body" ."
Abstract The use of satire or sustained irony is a rhetorical strategy which an essayist may use to disconcert a blase reader into questioning areas which seem to reveal a certain degree of folly or stupidity. This paper discusses how, whether intended for a scholar such as "Of Cannibals" by Montaigne or intended for the general populace as in "A Modest Proposal" by Jonathon Swift, caustic wit becomes the means to critique society to a more receptive and entertained audience. It looks at how Swift and Montaigne choose their rhetorical strategy for the impact it would have on the reader in the hope of gaining interest in the cause or ideology they believed in.
From the Paper "Ireland was poverty stricken due to a massive famine and oppressive taxation by the British in Jonathon Swift's era. "A Modest Proposal" was intended to provoke concern over the quandary of the poor. The state of affairs in Ireland was unsound due to the lower classes continuing to yield large families in the midst of a famine with little work to be had and the upper classes who were indifferent in regards to the welfare of the poor populace. Swift chose to adopt the personae of someone writing a "serious letter" to address the situation and offers the idea of finding "a fair, cheap and easy method of making" (Swift 217) the "children sound, useful members of the commonwealth". (Swift 217) This method involves offering the children for sale as food for the nobles."
A review of the book "Mrs Dalloway" by Virginia Woolf, and how the protagonist, Mrs. Dalloway, is portrayed as a "simple" woman, who has little education or deep understanding of the world around her.
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the novel "Mrs. Dalloway" by Virginia Woolf. Specifically the paper discusses the passage "Half the time she did things not simply, not for themselves; but to make people think this or that; perfect idiocy she knew (and now the policeman held up his hand) for no one was ever for a second taken in." The paper states that this passage indicates how much importance Clarissa Dalloway places on the opinions of others, and how insecure she really is. The paper describes who Mrs. Dalloway is, her character and her inability to concentrate.
From the Paper "Woolf does show some deep emotions and perceptions in Mrs. Dalloway, but they are infrequent, as this passage notes. Woolf writes, "Then, for that moment, she had seen an illumination; a match burning in a crocus; an inner meaning almost expressed. But the close withdrew; the hard softened. It was over--the moment" (Woolf 32). However, through much of the novel, Mrs. Dalloway is much more concerned with the opinions of others, rather than her own thoughts and opinions. The illustrative passage notes this, and gives a strong clue to Mrs. Dalloway's character that will continue throughout the novel. She is insecure and yet self-centered, extremely simply yet capable of complexity, and completely captivated with how others see her, rather than how she sees herself. She lives for approval from others, and in doing so, receives little approval from herself. This is especially apparent in her relationship with Peter. Woolf writes, "Always when she thought of him she thought of their quarrels for some reason-- because she wanted his good opinion so much, perhaps". She is so desperate for the approval of others that she never stops to think of what that means to her own self-esteem and opinion of herself."
Tags: thought, indifference, disconcerting, simple, unworldly, character
Abstract The paper reveals that over 7,000 deaths occur a year due to medication errors! The paper discusses unclear medical abbreviations as well as other prescription errors, such as no directions or no strength advised. The paper also discusses the accuracy of e-prescribing but points out that it still represents only a very small amount of prescriptions written each year. The paper then relates that problems arise with abbreviations and acronyms of medical conditions such as the abbreviation CP that can stand for many diseases. The paper asserts that it is disconcerting that the American Medical Association (AMA) is moving so slowly on this issue, considering the amount of deaths that occur.
From the Paper "The whole point of going to a healthcare provider is to get better, not become more ill or even die because someone misread a medication prescription. Unfortunately, that is too often the case. According to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, over 7,000 deaths occur a year due to medication errors. These errors can happen anywhere in the medication-use system, from prescribing to administering a drug in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes and homecare services. As a result, in 2006 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration launched a nationwide health professional education campaign in order to reduce the number of common but preventable sources of medication mistakes caused by using unclear medical abbreviations."
Abstract This paper discusses how Milton's Satan is an incredibly complex character who eschews easy definitions and comparisons and how the robust composition of Satan's characteristics is what makes him such a timeless, controversial and compelling character. His aspirations to grandeur, his eternally embittered hatred, his disconcerting likeness to God, and existence as a rejected angel appeal to the reader for all of the implications they carry. In particular the paper examines how, by listening to the terms in which the narrator describes Satan, the way other characters characterize him, and the way Satan presents himself, a careful reader can gain a strong understanding of the construction of Satan in Milton's" Paradise Lost".
From the Paper "Discussing Satan is a problematic endeavor because he has a two-fold identity, with his beginnings as an angel of Heaven, and his later existence as the "Arch-Fiend" (1:254). Technically, Satan only comes into existence after his rebellion against God and the Son, and he is given the name of Satan, the Hebrew word for adversary. Satan's prior name "is heard no more" in Heaven or Earth, and remains throughout Paradise Lost as an unnamable name (5:258). The designation of Lucifer refers to Satan before his rebellion, but merely describes his role and does not serve as a name. For simplicity's sake, in this essay I will refer to the character of Satan by the name Satan, regardless of his manifestation at that point in the narrative."
