Paranoia

he lost his status and was thrust into a world of racial tension that he did not understand and was frustrated by. This was evident during the trial by his demeanor and helps to explain his aggression in his prior arrests, a failed marriage, and paranoia of white people. His nationality ties into his race and as a black man experienced prejudice against him. His lawyers wanted him to presume guilt to use the “black rage” defense and his race and immigration could have factored into the ruling…

One of the unique aspects of cinema is its ability to recreate moments of history while demonstrating politics and social attitudes of the time. Regardless of the content being utterly accurate in recounting true events or displaying fictionalized stories, cinema unveils social concerns in relation to the politics of the time. Aside from that, changes in cinematic techniques and filmmaking styles is synthesized with the content of the time that shapes a profound understanding of socio-political…

Intellectual repression is a sign of any oppressive government. Following the failure of the Great Leap Forward, Communist leader Mao Zedong started the Cultural Revolution in an attempt to revive the people’s faith and enthusiasm in him and the Communist Revolution. From 1966 to 1976, there was a purge against intellectuals and artists of Chinese society, which were seen as elitist. Furthermore, Mao received criticism due to the famine that resulted from the Great Leap Forward, so any…

In Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Fall of the House of Usher,” the central theme of fear is presented. Fear is an overwhelming force that has disastrous consequences when not overcome. Throughout the story, this theme is developed by the setting of the “mansion of gloom” and by the descriptions of Roderick Usher’s sufferings (294). Roderick is a “bounden slave” of fear and battles with a mysterious illness that may stem from his inbred genes (299). His failure to overcome his fears causes…

he desires power above his concern for the good of the other animals. As a result of Napoleon’s obsession with control, the state of the farm has gradually deteriorated. The animals are starving due to minimal rations and the presence of fear and paranoia has filled the atmosphere. Still, Napoleon uses several techniques to keep structure within the farm. One strategy that Roxanne and I discussed was the…

Snowden, Traitor or a Change Edward Snowden, A traitor to the country or a huge change to the world the real question though what will the people decide? Edward Snowden helped the U.S. in a great way, he changed people’s way of privacy in technology. Phone calls, social media, Google searches. Edward Snowden was on the run from American services for releasing files about government watching us. The people think he is a threat, but most think he is not. Edward exposed the greatest and possibly…

episodes of bizarre, and sometimes violent, behaviours. He would threaten to punch, or even kill people. Schizoaffective disorder is where the person experiences many symptoms of Schizophrenia. Some symptoms are hallucinations, manic episodes, paranoia and delusional thoughts. They can experience a change in sleeping patterns. John was…

Before Rabin's assassination, it didn't seem as if Shin Bet had an understanding of how to fight terrorism. As an organization, Shin Bet was intimidating as hell. They used torture tactics, like shaking and solitary confinement, terror attacks (Bus 300), and kept their prisoners in truly, hellish facilities. You can draw similarities to how the U.S. responded in the aftermath of 9/11: the initial national shock and how it changed the way the U.S. government strategized national security.…

In the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare, the dinner feast is one of the most memorable scenes where guilt is presented. Since Macbeth has proceeded with multiple murders of those who conspire against him, it has soon bite him back once in a awhile. Macbeth is struck with fear and guilt when Banquo’s ghost appears in his seat. What causes Macbeth to “insanity”, is none of the guest or Lady Macbeth can see the spirit, and it is very odd when he appears to be yelling at it. Macbeth continues to…

Philip Winthrop receives word from an old friend, Roderick Usher, whom he has not seen since childhood, that he has fallen into a deep depression and requests his company to help get him through his times of trouble. Once there, Philip finds that his friend’s twin sister, Lady Madeline, is gravely ill, which has caused Roderick’s depression since it will leave him as the sole member of the Usher family. It will also be the end of his lineage, as the Usher’s have a long history of intermarriage.…