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- 2111: Alzheimer's Q&A
- ... patients who develop the disease in middle age (called early onset) have a "familial" type -- more than one case in the family. It is important to note that AD can only be definitively diagnosed after death through autopsy of brain tissue. Thirty percent of autopsies turn up a different diagnosis. Families are encouraged to ask for an autopsy as a contribution to learning more about the genetics of AD. Are there ... is diagnosed by ruling out all other curable or incurable causes of memory loss. A positive diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease can only be made by microscopically studying a small piece of brain tissue after death. The cerebral cortex of an Alzheimer brain will have characteristic abnormalities -- cells marred by plaques and tangles. However, a working diagnosis can be made through various testing procedures that include a thorough physical as well ... years after the onset of memory loss symptoms. It shortens one's expected life span, but given appropriate care and medical attention, patients often survive for many years at home or in a nursing home. Death can't usually be predicted until the very terminal stages. It is common for patients in terminal-stage Alzheimer's to lose weight, and to have difficulty swallowing, controlling bladder and bowels, walking and ...
- 2112: MacBeth: Everyone Has At Least One Flaw
- ... reason is that they have a flaw, that would eventually lead to their downfall. Not every character is deserving of his fate though. Some characters have a minor flaw, which shouldn't lead to their death. But other's have a major flaw, which is would eventually lead them to their death anyway. The first Thane of Cawdor, is killed by MacBeth for trying to lead a revolution against England. His fatal flaw was that he was according to Ross, "a disloyal traitor". The thane of Cawdor ... that MacBeth killed Duncan, he really didn't do anything about it. There were many opportunities where Banquo could tell someone such as MacDuff what he thought about the murders. But Banquo didn't deserve death, just because he didn't act quickly in telling someone that MacBeth killed Duncan. Banquo knew that if he said anything, no one would believe him, and he would be executed. Lady MacBeth is ...
- 2113: The Genji Monogatari
- ... we assume that "[Genji] is at once nature incarnate" (Field, 1987 p. 106), then the book begins in the spring of Genji's life, leading to his growth and development, hardships, and inevi tably his death. The example would break down here if the story ended with his death. Only when we see the continuation of the tale through his progeny that we see the cyclical idea come up again. Thus we have a new idea as to the age old mystery of why the story does not end with his death. Normally biographies end with the death of the hero, but since Genji has been elevated to Nature incarnate, then he embodies the spirit of Buddhism that was so prevalent at the time--his story ...
- 2114: Nihilism
- ... the reader. Using nihilism as a starting point we shall look at Bazarov’s views and interpretations of science, government and institution. Next we will turn to the issue relationships. Finally we examine Bazarov’s death and the stunning truths it reveals. These issues combined with the theme of nihilism will prove that chance, or fate is a strong force which cannot easily be negated. Nihilism as a concept is used ... a fortuitous circumstance, and, to tell you the truth, a very unpleasant one" (281). It’s of little use for Bazarov to deceive himself into thinking he can negate fate. "Yes, just try and set death aside. It sets you aside, and thats the end of it!" (283). Bazarov, the great nihilist of Russia encounters the strongest negation of all – death. Nihilism as an idea has the potential to create alot of change. By relinquishing all forms of authority, institution and convention of value so thatsubordination, normality, rules and laws no longer exist, would cause ...
- 2115: Christianity
- ... centers on the person and the teachings of Jesus Christ. To Christians, Jesus of Nazareth was and is the messiah of Christ promised by God in the prophecies of the Old Testaments; by his life,death, and resurrection he freed those who believe in him from their sinful state and made them recipients of God's saving grace. Despite popular belief by Christians, those of us who are not part of ... The Christians world experienced the rise of the Great Witch Hunts which reach their heights in the Early Modern Era and prevailed until the late eighteenth century. Christians in this era practiced execution by burning, death by hanging, and drowning. They also cut peoples ears off, cut them open and squeezed their guts out, and broke all the bones in their bodies and left them to die. All this simply because ... stake, their tongues were cut off with red-hot pincers before they were tied to the stake, a measure both to prevent and to punish blasphemy of the Lord. Some were also slowly roasted to death in a brulou, a sort of oven which was slowly heated. The sinners were then one by one pushed inside the oven to burn to death while the next victim watched his fate. In ...
- 2116: The Protector Of The Scots And The Hammer Of The Scots
- ... farther from the truth. After all one does not get the nickname “Longshanks” from being a frail little man. The country of Scotland had been enjoying a relatively prosperous period of time up until the death of her King Alexander III (1249-1286). King Alexander’s family had been anything but blessed with good luck. His wife Margaret died in 1275 at the age of 35, his eldest son Alexander (the ... enemy. Sir William’s revolt against the English really got its start when the English Sheriff of Lanark, Sir William of Heslope, killed Wallaces sweetheart the heiress of Lamington. Wallace upon hearing of his loves death broke into the Sheriff’s apartment and put him to death. Upon hearing of William’s act the people of the town gathered round Sir William and drove the English out (“Sir William Wallace” http:\\www.mcallister.com/clan/wallace.html). This sparked the Scottish ...
- 2117: Character Analysis Of John Pro
- ... as well. John Proctor remained silent for one reason, and that was to protect himself. As a result of his self-serving desires to avoid the consequences of his actions, innocent citizens were put to death. Survival is one of the primal instincts of human nature. It is programmed into human beings at birth, and cannot be easily masked. No matter how morally wrong the dilemma is, the primal instinct of ... thing from the start caused this plan to fail. If he had been faithful to his wife in the first place, this could have all been avoided. It is ironic that he is put to death because of his love and loyalty to his wife. When in actuality, it is his initial betrayal that causes the conflict in the first place. If he had not committed the initial crime of lechery ... inconsistency and the fragility of all humans. John Proctors decision to involve himself with the trials may have saved the life of his wife, but his failure to react in a timely manner caused his death and the death of others. If he had brought this crucial information to light earlier, it might have saved them all. This tragedy just goes to show how important being loyal and taking responsibility ...
- 2118: Character Analysis 2
- ... as well. John Proctor remained silent for one reason, and that was to protect himself. As a result of his self-serving desires to avoid the consequences of his actions, innocent citizens were put to death. Survival is one of the primal instincts of human nature. It is programmed into human beings at birth, and cannot be easily masked. No matter how morally wrong the dilemma is, the primal instinct of ... thing from the start caused this plan to fail. If he had been faithful to his wife in the first place, this could have all been avoided. It is ironic that he is put to death because of his love and loyalty to his wife. When in actuality, it is his initial betrayal that causes the conflict in the first place. If he had not committed the initial crime of lechery ... inconsistency and the fragility of all humans. John Proctors decision to involve himself with the trials may have saved the life of his wife, but his failure to react in a timely manner caused his death and the death of others. If he had brought this crucial information to light earlier, it might have saved them all. This tragedy just goes to show how important being loyal and taking responsibility ...
- 2119: Auschwitz
- ... First they were divides by age, and gender. Then they were also divided up into there ability to work. If they are not able to work very well, then sometimes they would be worked to death in days, and sometimes they would be sent straight to the gas chambers. But they did not know they were going to the gas chamber, they were told it was a hot shower, and since ... if they were lucky, they would find some potato skin or if really lucky, a chunk of meat. But not usually. The way they got their prisoners around was really awful. They had things called death marches. A death march is a very long march they take the prisoners on. Sometimes to move them, and sometimes just to kill them. The marches were anywhere from 3-20 miles long. They would walk all ...
- 2120: Nightmarish Themes In Edgar Al
- ... feeling in the reader. Poe’s life was stranger than most, which has probably helped him to create such ghastly tales. “The Fall of the House of Usher”, “The Raven”, and “The Masque of Red Death” all contain those qualities that make them dreamlike or nightmarish. “The Fall of the House of Usher” contains many of the elements that make it a true horror story. One example of the foreshadowing of ... the stormy weather. This passage is also an example of alliteration. “The Fall of the House of Usher” contains many of the necessary elements that create a true horror story. Likewise, “The Masque of Red Death” also possesses many dreamlike or nightmarish qualities. An example of this horrifying dreamlike effect is “duke’s love of the bizarre”(176). The duke’s house is arranged very strangely, which adds to the odd ... night. A strange visitor wearing a disgusting mask comes to the party. When he arrives at midnight, everyone is alarmed and when the visitor is confronted, everyone at the party “acknowledged presence of the Red Death”(180). The masked visitor is found to have no tangible body and all partygoers are killed. The setting of the party and the unexpected visitor that makes an appearance both make the story scary. ...
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