Death drive

The famed psychologist Sigmund Freud believed that human beings have an innate lean toward and interest in death, known as the Thanatos drive (Kli). At some point in the life of every individual, the reality of ever-approaching death drives them to scrutinize their decaying bodies. In his poem, In Media Res, Michael McFee relies upon thoughtful imagery, biblical and literary allusion, and unexpected connotative language to examine the eerie experiences of a middle-aged man as he struggles to…

Dickinson had a fascination with death and wrote many of her poems on the subject of death and dying. Likewise, John Donne wrote a few poems about death but, unlike Dickinson, his poems held more of a religious perspective. In particular, death is the major theme of “Death, Be Not Proud” by John Donne, “Because I Could Not Stop For Death,” and “I Heard a Fly Buzz- When I Died-” both by Emily Dickinson. John Donne wrote his poem titled “Death Be Not Proud” on the topic of death as one might…

Death is an ever-present factor that shapes the fate of the living. The emotional gravitas that accompanies death influences the decisions and actions of all living beings, with all instinctive behavior oriented around the preservation of life and the postponement of death. This instinctive significance of death is portrayed poignantly in Jack London’s 1906 novel, White Fang, wherein the constant shadow of death spurs White Fang´s character progression through three main stages: fear, courage,…

Cary has a daughter that was named after her, her daughter was murdered on Friday, July 21, 2013. She was shot in the chest during a drive by shooting. She explained that losing her daughter is a reality that should never exist. She wanted justice for her daughter, but she could not deal with the stress and heartache of a trial. She ended her segment reading the poem that her daughter…

culture of death, the societal ideal that says to be fully alive one must have what one wants, drives advertising to persuade consumers by making material objects part of human identity, and entertainment to worship celebrities and athletes who have more in terms of physical gifts and material possessions. The culture of death is separation of life from God. Without God, society places human dignity on what one has. Living Justice and Peace by Saint Mary's Press defines the culture of death as,…

Witnessing death was something that came surprisingly easy for me. I didn’t scream, I didn’t become sick, I was oddly settled. When my father pulled over to the side of the road and assisted a man who was a victim of a hit and run, instead of cowering into my mother’s arms, I jumped out of the car as well, and listened to the orders that my father shouted to me. As I assisted in rendering aid, I noticed that despite the bone protruding out of the man’s body, the bruises blanketing his body,…

Help Sherman Alexie's poem, "This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona," uses flashbacks, sensory description, dialogue, and other literary tools to illustrate the importance of reunion. In the story, Alexie demonstrates how the news of the death of Victor's father affected him. He says that even though he has not seen his father in years, “there was still a genetic pain, which was as real and immediate as a broken bone,” (Alexie 11). Victor’s father had died and now Victor has to travel…

demeanor. Throughout the novel, there are many variations of how people conceptualize death. From the villagers sacrificing themselves to kill the tiger to the gypsy diggers finding the carcass of a family member, people’s view of death’s importance is diverse. Throughout these groups there is a common fear of death, how it affects others, as well as what will happen to your soul afterwards. Yet, the aspect of death acts as a motivation for many characters in the story, rather than a defeat.…

book The Great Gatsby certain moments’ drive evidence towards the American dream such as the death of Myrtle, and Gatsby’s murder. Fitzgerald demonstrates his positon on the 1920s wealthy American society through the choices to kill the main character Jay Gatsby. Gatsby’s unexpected murder shows how the authors demonstrates that sometimes your goal are unachievable examples such as the amount of people at Gatsby’s funeral, and certain reactions to the death of Jay Gatsby. During Gatsby’s…

Assignment 2 critical response essay David Penberthy’s article ‘Wrinklies have overtaken the hoons as the highest road death category’ (The Advertiser, September 4, 2014, p.13) is an argument that elderly people are the highest number of people who cause road deaths in fatalities. Penberthy makes his argument by using pathos, logs, and ethos to explain his point of views and persuade readers who may have opposing opinions. Meanwhile, he is a journalist, people can be easily influenced by his…