Melancholia

that describe one’s feeling of unhappiness, yet they differ in that sadness seems to involve sorrow and regret over unfortunate experiences, while reflection over the unfortunate or sorrowful experience is included to characterize the state of melancholia. Thus, in clarifying the definitions of different words, one can resolve doubts on the nature of the object, the state of mind of the person during perception. For instance, by pointing out the definition of stuffed, one can resolve the doubts…

bold claim, Ophelia’s death seemed to have little impact on Hamlet as on the very next act, he seems to have moved on and is concerned, like he was throughout the play, primarily with his revenge of his father’s death. “Hamlet is so changed in his melancholia that losing Ophelia becomes of minor importance to him” (Wagner 95). Seeking redemption for his father was the only force that drove…

Michelle Obama once said, “At the root of this dilemma is the way we view mental health in this country. Whether an illness affects your heart, your leg or your brain, it’s still an illness, and there should be no distinction”. Although people don’t want to admit it, mental illness is very common yet a great deal of stigma is attached to it. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S, that roughly 4.8 million or 18.5%, experience mental illness…

could also be taken as symbolism of how marriage is a prison when forced to live a domestic life and not allowed to have personal growth outside of the household. This story was probably well written by Gilman because she actually suffered from melancholia and beyond. When seeking help for her condition she was told to do the rest cure. The doctor said to stay in bed and “have but two hours of intellectual life a day and to never touch a pen, brush, or pencil as long as I lived (Why I Wrote..).”…

William Styron is a first lieutenant, editor, writer, and heroic man who tells his tale of depression. Styron’s 1990 publication, Darkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness, is an actual account of his experience and of his conquering the disorder. Styron’s greatest message from his memoire is of the utmost importance, that depression is curable. Styron’s account of his journey very eloquently describes how deep the disorder affects a person’s soul and well-being. Luckily, his illness took place in…

Sonny is a 38-year-old male who has been involved with mental health services since the age of 19. Over the years he has had input from varying services on a regular basis, including admissions to acute units. Multiple medical diagnoses have been made, namely; schizophrenia and substance abuse disorder. His schizophrenia is classified as an Axis 1 disorder according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Sonny experiences…

Effects of the Rivalry on Borromini The rivalry between these two men, Borromini and Bernini, saw each one of them trying to come up with new styles in order to outshine the other. The competition towards determining who is better than the other became stiffer. Following the rivalry between him and Bernini, Borromini decided to work on his own as independent contractor. Therefore, he abandoned the St Peters project that he was doing in conjunction with Bernini and claimed that Bernini had…

In William Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet, the main character Hamlet is thought provoking when analyzing due to his indecisiveness and inability of knowing his true self. Colin Mcginn, the author of the book Shakespeare’s Philosophy analyzes the play Hamlet and illustrates some philosophical explanations to why Hamlet is a difficult character to understand. McGinn argues, “We constitute ourselves as having a particular identity by envisaging and enacting certain roles” (46). McGinn believes that…

The social life of a human being is characterized by social interactions. These social interactions are associated with emotions such as love and hate and are the building blocks for social structure (Anderson, Margaret, Taylor 76). There are several existing theories with respect to the biological and psychoanalytical aspects of love and hate. I will be specifically analyzing theories regarding the psychoanalytical aspect. A couple of interpretations that stand out are Freud, Melanie Klein, Ian…

Deep About Depression’, Peter Kramer discusses the significance of cultural conscience regarding depression and mental illness, and how culture breeds perception about the illness. Kramer highlights Hamlet as an example of someone experiencing melancholia, which is largely how we define depression as a disorder. Kramer is somewhat critical of psychopharmacology, as he understands it to be something that “deprives us of our condition”. However, he understands the value of medication, citing Van…