Harvest of Shame

Shame is a feeling of humiliation caused by the realization of wrong or foolish behavior. Jane Bolton, a certified psychoanalyst at the Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis states that, "Shame is the most disturbing experience individuals ever have about themselves; no other emotion feels more deeply disturbing because in the moment of shame the self feels wounded from within.” Shame is a theme that is present in A Thousand Splendid Suns, a novel based out of Afghanistan, written by Khaled…

In Monica Lewinsky’s TED talk “The Price of Shame” she claims that being cruel to others was nothing new until the internet revolution which led to an increase of public humiliation and shaming in the online world. Monica Lewinsky stated that “Gossip websites, paparazzi, reality programming, politics, news outlet, and sometimes hackers all traffic in shame”. The rise of social media has produced celebrity news outlets that only focus on stories that have maximum effect on publicity humiliating…

Metamorphosis, Gregor’s character initially parallels his sister, Grete’s, and eventually, as Grete has her own internal metamorphosis, highlights the deep shame she has by the end of the novel. Pre-Insect-Gregor, in the opening passage, awakes to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect. However, throughout the story, the recurrent theme of “self-shame” is prominently steeped within the two characters. Insect-Gregor withdraws into a self-loathing recluse who is ashamed of being alive…

Initiative vs. Guilt As a consequence of the time I was in the children 's circle, and the discipline from my teachers and parents to meet a daily routine, my confidence grew considerably. My performance was exemplary. Besides, I felt not only comfortable, but I enjoyed the daily activities. However, in the coming years I would learn that things are not kept motionless, just the opposite may change at any time. The first change I would face would be the influence of my parents. Initially, they…

It is not surprising that the number of children with disabilities is increasing. While it does not necessarily mean that there are more disabilities, rather there is more effort to screen, identify, support and include children affected. We currently live in a time where a disabled child is not labeled and set aside, they are given a full range of support both inside and outside of the classroom. The spectrum of resources if vast, covering everything from technology to medical support. In the…

When the character Othello in Shakespeare’s Othello confronts Desdemona of her infidelity, he is challenging her honor and furthermore, their marriage and relationship. In regards of their history, Desdemona previously deceived her father to pursue her relationship with Othello. Therefore, the notion of deceiving Othello becomes a realistic possibility provided the manipulation of Iago. Throughout the text, Othello makes numerous referrals to religious beliefs and contrasts between heaven and…

Happiness, expressed in an everyday sense, is a mental or a psychological state of being sound and well defined by positive energy or joy. One may feel happy in a different manner, and due to a different reason than another. For example, one may be happy to win a million dollar lottery, whereas another may be happy to just to be alive. It is subjective when it comes to interpreting happiness as it differs with every individual. As a matter of fact, happiness compels an individual to embrace…

Diversity in Education Diversity is everywhere, it is part of our everyday life but when it comes to diversity in education, it becomes more apparent due to having a small group in a small area. Each student you will receive will have different personalities, will need different amounts of praise and time to complete assignments but it is important to remember that every child needs your attention. Diversity is more than just race it is gender, socio-economic class and special needs. Being a…

attempted not only to better himself, but Joe as well. Pip “[...] wanted to make Joe less ignorant and common, that he might be worthier of [his] society and less open to Estella 's reproach” (Dickens 109). Although educating Joe might be considered good, shame and embarrassment is the reason why Pip wants to change Joe. Pip tries to better himself by becoming a gentleman, but this leads some of the events that cause the reader to dislike Pip. While he is in London becoming a gentleman, Pip…

The Power of Shame As the old saying goes, “war is hell.” It is a horrifically life-changing experience that inflicts irreparable trauma, both physiological and psychological. Of those who emerge intact from the battlefield, few are able to ever fully adjust back to civilian life and to reconcile the violence and bloodshed of war with the security and tranquility of life at home. In addition, these soldiers lack the emotional support they require, as fellow veterans are the only ones who can…