Life stance

For Helen, religion is a way to comfort her need to find a reason for her existence and to feel in control in the face of hardships that life keeps throwing at her. In her diary Helen writes about how she started going to church after her husband had passed away, because she was ”desperate for some kind of consolation and reassurance” (30). In one of their debates on the subject, Ralph,…

of his life. More than a century later, Thomas Merton would pursue the idea of solitude and importance of nature from his hermitage in Kentucky. Both men valued solitude and the bond between humanity and nature; however, their stances on the topics would differ. Thoreau, being from the mid-1800s, was more self-centered, believing that one should isolate themselves in nature in order to achieve a…

others despise the deed. The argument for hunting as an admirable or distasteful act is still relevant to present society. As seen in the writings of Rick Bass and Robert G. Schreiner through many comparisons and differences, imagery, deeper meanings, stances, and views, the debate of hunting is a controversial matter. Bass and Schreiner utilize imagery throughout their works. By providing the reader with a vivid illustration of sights and sounds, one can truly experience hunting through…

When Does Life Begin Biology is the natural science that involves the study of life and living organisms (Wikipedia). We are presented the question to discuss this week, when does life begin? I believe that there are two main stances on this topic. One side chooses to believe that life beguins at conception. The other side believes that life begins at the birth. Those who believe that life begins at birth have often found peace in their desicion by refferencing Genesis 2:7 Then the Lord God…

The overall basis for this theory is explained in four ways. The first component is: humans are non-privileged beings in the community of life. We are not the end of the evolutionary trail and nature does not depend on us. The second component is: that nature is interconnected to everything. The third component is: organisms are “teleological centers of life” and we have a good of our own. Humans have conscious wants and we also have interests unlike other things such as machines. The fourth and…

In the Maryanne Moore poem, “A Grave” imagery of “the sea” is used to represent something larger than life itself, concealed from within the viewpoint of a graveyard. Throughout the poem, symbolic and metaphoric imagery addresses an argumentative stance of “human nature” not being able to “stand in the middle” of "the sea" and ultimately one's own life (3-4). The idea of the vast sea representing a mysterious entity is seen through the viewpoint of a grave that is metaphorically argued through…

Differing Interpretations of Death Across Literary Works Throughout the history of literature, death has been a constant presence. No matter what the era, humankind is united through death as an inevitable facet of life. Despite this uniting force, the attitudes about death have changed greatly. Many works have put forward that upon death, the soul or another aspect of the person lives on, while others have stated that death is truly the end and that through the works of the deceased is how…

An average of 1,500 people in the United States die from exposure each year. It was this that killed June Morrissey in the dead of winter--in the first few pages. In Louise Erdrich’s Love Medicine, we learn the life story of June through other characters’ stories and memories. We learn about her as if we would learn from a family member over time. The effect of Love Medicine’s multiple narrative provides insight for the characters’ lives, especially June; who dies when the book begins. June…

I began to notice the distinction between my father who had to come to terms with the end of life and my own perspective, who was not in such a position. Thus, I made my father witness the establishment of my advanced directive. I have been able to witness the trials and tribulations of end of life through my work as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an Alzheimer’s Unit. This experience allowed the formulation of my instructions for medical care…

potentially on the verge of dying, where a physician must decide to write them a prescription to a drug that will end the patient’s life or they could deny their request and pass it on to colleagues who are willing to help. Many people, including doctors, have come across the question of whether assisted suicide should be allowed because of moral issues concerning the ending of life. There is controversy on this topic because one side of the debate ultimately claims that patients who are…