This paper explains how in the book Dr. Potter’s Medicine Show, the idea of humanity differentiates and depicts depending on the character. The paper relates to the art and social science academic disciplines because humanity is an intertwinement of both. For example, in the book, art is shown through how Dr. Potter and the rest of the crew perform to misconceive people into believing that the elixirs give off positive results. Furthermore, social science is portrayed through the process in which the elixirs are constructed and distributed with influences such as social acceptance and/or desperation.
Humanity is described as being compassionate, sympathetic, and generous behavior or disposition. (Merriam-Webster) However, in the book humanity …show more content…
He shows lots of strength and power, but his happiness comes with a dark, intimidating pain. I believe that he does his actions to relieve the pain that he is facing on the inside, where his idea of humanity has been twisted and corrupted. “But look at me now,” he says, disgusted. “I’m a veritable whale. Cetacean is the word. A whale, yes. I was never like this, before. My stomach was flat and my shoulders broad. I was wall; I had long, strong legs…I don’t like to say it, Mercy, but I think the doctor gave me this form on purpose, when I had to leave that beautiful body of mine” (Fischel, 171-172).
Dr. Alexander Potter is a character that had already been through a lot of pain, so his humanity was basically non-existent until he was faced with near death. From that day he has always has a sense of his humanity, even if it is faint because that is necessary in his current situation for survival. “He knows he’s already said to much but, when he starts, it’s hard to stop. What will happen will f***ing happen. It’s not boldness or bravery he feels, it’s just apathy. He has nothing left inside himself, so why not just say what comes to mind” (Fischel,
Humanity is described as being compassionate, sympathetic, and generous behavior or disposition. (Merriam-Webster) However, in the book humanity …show more content…
He shows lots of strength and power, but his happiness comes with a dark, intimidating pain. I believe that he does his actions to relieve the pain that he is facing on the inside, where his idea of humanity has been twisted and corrupted. “But look at me now,” he says, disgusted. “I’m a veritable whale. Cetacean is the word. A whale, yes. I was never like this, before. My stomach was flat and my shoulders broad. I was wall; I had long, strong legs…I don’t like to say it, Mercy, but I think the doctor gave me this form on purpose, when I had to leave that beautiful body of mine” (Fischel, 171-172).
Dr. Alexander Potter is a character that had already been through a lot of pain, so his humanity was basically non-existent until he was faced with near death. From that day he has always has a sense of his humanity, even if it is faint because that is necessary in his current situation for survival. “He knows he’s already said to much but, when he starts, it’s hard to stop. What will happen will f***ing happen. It’s not boldness or bravery he feels, it’s just apathy. He has nothing left inside himself, so why not just say what comes to mind” (Fischel,