...a tragedy when it presents a character that is willing to “lay down his life, if need be, to secure one thing–his sense of personal dignity.” This character is trying to find his “‘rightful’ position in society,” but is eventually destroyed by shame that is caused by what is perceived as unfair treatment. Therefore, according to Miller, tragedy is the consequence of a man’s need to evaluate himself fairly (Miller “Tragedy”). The three dramas being evaluated, The Tragedy of Othello, Oedipus Rex, and Death of a Salesman, all fit this definition of a tragedy to some degree. The degree to which the parameters of dramatic tragedy are fulfilled in each play increases from The Tragedy of Othello to Oedipus Rex to Death of a Salesman. Out of the plays being analyzed, The Tragedy of Othello is the least tragic of the three. Othello, as a character, is a tragic hero that does actually give his own life in order to secure his sense of personal dignity (Shakespeare 1542). Othello feels that, despite the influence of Iago, he himself caused Desdemona's death as well as much of the other damage and tragedy that has occurred, and the only way to redeem his dignity is by killing himself. On the other hand, though, Othello had never really lost his rightful position in society, so the tragic events that occur are not implicated by shame or indignation. Instead, the tragic events that occur are implicated by trickery and dishonesty from one character and the foolishness and gullibility...
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...Truly the Tragic Hero “Behind every exquisite thing that existed, there was something tragic.” A quote from Oscar Wilde, a playwright and novelist speaking about the main character, in his book “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” The definition of a tragic hero involves a literary character who makes an error that leads to their own destruction, but eventually changes for the better. John Proctor is no hero, but a tragic hero. John is considered a tragic hero due to a tragic flaw, his free choice, and the punishment he receives which exceeds his crime. Behind every beauty there is a flaw, leading to the definition of John Proctor. John Proctor is a typical man during the time of the Crucible with a wife and three kids. He is a decent Christian and a hard worker. His flaws are his lust and unwillingness to forgive himself. Proctors lusts of Abigail which leads to an affair between the two, and leaves Abigail broken hearted to be left by Proctor, causes a large amount of trouble in the story. This lust causes many troubles including the other hamartia of Proctor not able to forgive himself. This lust for Abigail causes Proctor to have a large weight on his shoulders...
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...language, diction, and antitheses to convey a sense of urgency, to toy with the emotions of his audience, and to break the chains of inequity. Metaphors throughout Martin Luther King Jr.’s letter urge the audience of the clergymen to act against the racial prejudices...
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...The resolution of the general assembly that was brought before the international court of justice is as follows: there had been a rise in the number of tragic events that befell the agents of the united nations on duty, there was a great urgency for the UN to ensure protection of its agents and this brought about the question of reparation for injuries suffered and what was the role of the Secretary General in obtaining any reparation for the members (BRIEFS, CASENOTE LEGAL 80). The reason as to why UN brought this case before the ICJ is because this is an international court and this case had to be approached from a point of international law which is the law that governs legal relations among or between states. The ICJ is the principle judicial organ of the United Nations. International law defines the legal responsibilities of states in their conduct with each other and their treatment of individuals within state boundaries (BRIEFS, CASENOTE LEGAL 45). The questions presented to ICJ are: 1. If an agent of the united nations in the performance of duty suffers an injury or damage in circumstances involving responsibilities of a state, does the united nations have the capacity to demand for reparation of this member against the responsible member government in respect to the damage caused (a) to the united nations, (b) to the victim or persons. 2. If the reply to question 1(b) is affirmative, how will the United Nation be...
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...The idea of heroism is one often associated with virtue, courage and valour. Within Othello, Shakespeare questions the meaning behind heroism and admirability in the context of a Venetian society, in which the play is set. Through the tragic descent of Othello’s composure and his actions, the audience is left to wonder whether or not his virtue and presentation as an admirable general and hero, actually exists. Act 1 of the play presents Othello's decisions and behaviour as the epitome of virtue and valour, showing him as a high statured character - the definition of a tragic hero in Aristotelian methods, as it demands a character of greatness to suffer the greatest downfall. Although not necessarily presented as high born, he is deemed to be virtuous through his military prowess and well articulated speech; this however may be argued by the drastic change of fate within act 3 where Othello’s so called ‘valiant’ image is challenged by Iago’s ‘pestilence’ whispered with his own mind which can be seen through his brash actions and broken language, additionally it can be argued that Othello can be deemed dishonourable in his own actions in the first act of the play by his unblessed marriage to Desdemona; therefore the overall presentation and view over Othello is left to debate. Through Shakespeare’s use of dramatic methods, we as the audience are thrown straight into the action of scene 1,in the form of in media res; it is Iago that announces Othello to the audience as a ‘black...
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...“Come on, let’s go, quick, get in Blaine, quick, get a move on,” urged a frantic woman who couldn’t believe the incident that happened before her very eyes. Time froze. One car collided with the other, and suddenly only dead bodies and wrecked car pieces remained. In the wake of a tragic accident, Lara instinctively loses her sense of compassion and mirrors the reaction of her husband, Blaine. After the fact, Lara feels a sense of responsibility over the tragedy, which only widens the chasm between her and her husband in their troubled marriage. Although Colum McCann’s Let the Great World Spin centers around the the 1974 tightrope walk, McCann includes characters such as Lara and Blaine to unfold the real-life emotional journeys of ‘broken’ individuals seeking to escape their mistakes. The more Lara replays the accident in her head, the more responsibility she feels for “the moment,” although she wasn’t behind the wheels. Life is comprised of “moments” that either become savory memories or painful traumas that are difficult to revisit. As Lara thinks about the tragic accident that cost the life of Corrigan and...
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...and murder. Throughout history, this has been the usual outcome where abuse of power is rampant. It is not only this lack of restraint that makes increasing power dangerous. As the means for abuse becomes increasingly available, so does the potential for harm. After committing murder at the start of the play, Macbeth is later able to direct others to do the deed. He also reinforces false suspicions against Malcolm and Donaldbain, setting kinsmen against each other. As king, his sphere of influence was far-reaching, and so was the damage he wrought. Thus, the paradox in the play is that Macbeth’s sense of self- control crumbled away even as his power grew. The moral restraint that would have curbed the abuse of power disappeared on the night of Duncan’s murder. He had chosen power for its own sake rather than the honour and loyalty of his countrymen, and thus became a menace to others, including the innocent. His actions ultimately lead to his tragic demise. Macbeth proves the truth that power can be dangerous,...
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...Phineas Gage Paper Cognitive Functions Cognitive functions are the encompassed reasoning, memory, attention, and language that lead directly to the attainment of information humans attain daily. We use cognitive functions daily from the time we wake up and become aware of not only that we have woken up but also if it is light outside or dark, the time it is, and also we perceive what needs to happen next such as if we should begin our day or if we should continue to sleep. The role of the brain in cognitive functions is to allow us to work with information, apply the information, and perform any tasks need to be done using the information we have acquired. Without our cognitive functions, we would not be able to make decisions, or remember any information that we would need to function in normal daily life. Cognitive functions derive from what we store as memory and experience daily, as well as the ability to transfer what we learn from one experience to another situation. But what would happen if we suddenly lost part of our cognitive functons? Phineas Gage Phineas P. Gage was a 25 year old man that was impaled though this skull with an iron bar while working on a railroad in September 13, 1848. Phineas had just drilled a hole into a rock face to set some blasting powder. However, Phineas missed a step in the positioning of the blasting powder and as the tamping iron struck the rock a spark ignited the blasting powder sending the tamping iron, sharp end first...
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...reporters and journalist who at the time had the responsibility to cover this tragic event for the public had to set the standard of media coverage of a very massive and sensitive, traumatic event. The media was not only responsible for covering the damage and rescue missions that occurred but also the capture of Mcveigh and eventually his trial that followed and most importantly the memorialization of the victims. The media tried their best given their circumstances but there are still things...
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...International and Ritz-Carlton Bombings were tragic events that took place. That left that many victims, business owners also first responders with physical wounds but also mental. These attacks have shown that strategies needed and should be required to help in the effort of the terror attacks as such. Therefore, they can help; all of the innocent parties involve dealing with this horrifying disaster in help with recovering from it. In this paper, it will discuss the matter like briefly describe the incident. Explain the viewpoints of local businesses regarding contingency planning. Evaluate the psychological effect of the terrorist incidents on local businesses. Assess how business leaders addressed the human impact of terrorist events also the conclusion. That will aid and express in this tragic matter. Briefly explanation On 2009, in Indonesia there was a terrorist attack done by suicide bombers at the JW Marriot and Ritz-Carlton hotels in Jakarta, the bombings struck five minutes apart from each other. Where nine victims killed and 50 others injured because of the blast. Both of the bombers had checked into both hotels a couple of days before the attack. The aftermath was horrible; the police later found bomb-making materials in one of the rooms that belonged to a bomber. The Indonesian government started their investigations while the also the hotels attempted to restore their damages done at their Airlangga Restaurant at...
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...The Capulets and the Montagues. Generation after generation, the family feud withstands the test of time and so does the family’s reputation and pride, both qualities that engender from their social class and the time period’s societal expectations. Romeo and Juliet are blinded by their newfound feelings and their false sense of freedom in which they, without the proper guidance of an elder's advice, are left unknowingly desperate and inescapably doomed. The two lovers live in a time period with societal expectations of the upper class, and William Shakespeare’s constant allusion to this aspect within his iconic play, Romeo and Juliet, contributes to the development of the social class motif. Many problems originate from the wealthy background...
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...ABORTION Michelle Loaiza 3/23/15 Dr. Willens (ENG 1002) South University Why allow abortion to take place when there's no positive outcome? Abortion is the termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can live independently. It is one of the most common medical procedures that women of ages 15-44 in the United States do. Women all over the world are having abortions now a days on a daily basis. These women believe there are many reasons to do so. Such as, fear of having or raising a child. Regardless of the situation every child has the right to live. One reason why abortion is wrong is when women become pregnant, they should accept the responsibility that comes with producing a child. Therefore, the answer is not to get rid of the life that is to form into a newborn. Caring for the child is the right choice to be made. Why is keeping the child the correct answer you may ask? It's quite simple it's the right thing to do. Even if at the moment the soon to be mother believes it's not. That's the problem right there. She's thinking of herself instead of the bigger picture. In this case, it's the child. Just because the child has not yet a voice, how does that make it right to believe that it doesn't deserve the right to live? Exactly, this soon to be child does deserve the right to be born. Even if you think it’s right to abort a child just because it’s interfering with the mother’s responsibilities that doesn’t mean it gives them the right to abort a child...
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...Tragic Medication Errors: Accidental Abortions and Premature Birth Lynn Fernandez December 7, 2014 Professor Martinez Miami Dade College Tragic Medication Errors: Accidental Abortions and Premature Birth Medication errors within the healthcare system have become increasingly pervasive throughout the years yielding adverse effects to corresponding patients. Medication errors refer to an “unintentional significant reduction in the probability of treatment being timely and effective or increase in the risk of harm when compared with generally accepted practice” (Velo & Minuz, 2009, p. 624). These effects may vary from virtually no harm with minimal inconveniences to inexorable toxic fatality for the patient. This article focuses on a prescription error that mistakenly took the life of 11-month old Tranlya Sampson as her mother was prescribed a drug that is commonly used to force dead fetuses out of the mother’s womb as well as two unborn twins that lost their lives due to the same medication error in the same day. Due to this drug, Tranlya suffered brain damage and remains hospitalized due to health complications. A wrong medical decision made by a healthcare provider is a probable cause for medication errors, which can derive from a lack of knowledge or inadequate training. Lacking experience in the healthcare workforce or lack of skills to complete certain tasks can be associated with prescribing faults (Dean, Schachter, Vincent, & Barber, 2012). In a Florida...
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...information about the Tylenol incident. The volume of information pertaining to the cyanide-induced deaths was incredible. The fact that the story received so much attention probably saved the lives of people who would have otherwise unwittingly taken cyanide-laced Tylenol and died. Consumer response immediately after the tragedies showed what the makers of Tylenol were up against as demand for all brands of pain relievers and sleeping aids dropped by 16.7 percent. Johnson & Johnson reported it had lost 87 percent of its market share, with the remaining share coming from Tylenol tablets, which had not been linked to the tragedy. The company was placed in a very difficult position in terms of trying to revive its brand and also in terms of the damage that might be done to the company as a whole. It was not entirely outside the realm of...
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...George W. Bush, the president of the United States at the time of the event, is seen interacting with the people mobilized to respond to the tragedy and tasked with rescuing victims and clearing away debris. Bush is pictured with policemen and firemen, who exist in the public imagination as traditional, stereotypical 'heroes'. The image is highly stylized, with the strong, male subjects assuming various poses, some with a leg propped up, others with hands folded in front of them, all with heads held high and serious expressions on their faces. Despite the damage, those who are photographed are positioned above the rubble, signifying strength and...
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