“Not everyone has your superior moral fiber” (Greenburg, 2009, para. 15). This statement in response to Greenburg’s opposition to the iron teeth is compelling. It demonstrates how society recognizes morality but rarely aspires to put in time or effort to engage in moral situations. In “Iron Teeth,” Greenburg reveals the negative view society forms toward anyone or anything that diminishes productivity or growth of personal status in society. Just as the quote above shows a dissent from morality in society, Greenburg illustrates the ease of flowing with society rather than showing opposition to the immorality of the populace. Greenburg argues that people separate themselves from the mentally ill to remove an “annoyance” from their day, instead, they harm others and remove opportunity for growth, understanding, and human cooperation.
First, Greenburg illustrates how his neighbors’ behavior has affected the emotions of the mentally ill. Greenburg implies that while the patients may be a slight inconvenience to the tenants in his …show more content…
Even being around unfortunate circumstances, situations with the mentally ill or negative social situations in general, people have the opportunity to gain understanding about each other and themselves. Greenburg states, “Foucault’s argument that the presence of madness on our doorstep is good for us, for it reminds us that the life we live is merely one among several human possibilities” (Greenburg, 2009, para. 14). Life is a blessing, it is something we can use to further bless those around us, learning to attain blessings, even from the most undesirable situations and people, is one of the most productive and beneficial things people can do to contribute to society. Most importantly people must realize that they are blessed to not have the issues some people have, and they must come together and strive for growth in
First, Greenburg illustrates how his neighbors’ behavior has affected the emotions of the mentally ill. Greenburg implies that while the patients may be a slight inconvenience to the tenants in his …show more content…
Even being around unfortunate circumstances, situations with the mentally ill or negative social situations in general, people have the opportunity to gain understanding about each other and themselves. Greenburg states, “Foucault’s argument that the presence of madness on our doorstep is good for us, for it reminds us that the life we live is merely one among several human possibilities” (Greenburg, 2009, para. 14). Life is a blessing, it is something we can use to further bless those around us, learning to attain blessings, even from the most undesirable situations and people, is one of the most productive and beneficial things people can do to contribute to society. Most importantly people must realize that they are blessed to not have the issues some people have, and they must come together and strive for growth in