Essays on Insanity

In every culture, in every nation around the world, there are those names which echo in the minds of the people. These names are bred into every individual from childhood as masters of their crafts, whether such a craft is in the arts, athletics, or academics. One such name in American history that must be…

Today in our legal system, there are many questionable defense tactics. They are designed to protect the rights of the charged, and further the cause of justice. However, in many cases this betterment of justice has been taken too far, and thus pleas such as “Temporary insanity” are born. Indeed, as will be proven, the…

Emily Dickinson, an exceptional and singular poet, could be characterized as peculiar or deranged. This poem mirrors her atypical existence that diverged from established conventions. During the 1800s, there were distinct societal demands placed on individuals, especially women. Women were anticipated to fulfill domestic duties such as cooking, cleaning, and tending to their families—all under…

The story is told from the perspective of the main character, who also serves as the narrator. This allows the reader to fully comprehend the events in the story. However, as the narrative progresses, it becomes clear that there are doubts about the credibility of the narrator’s account. Although the narrator possesses extreme opinions, it…

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, I am here to tell you all that my client, Montresor is proven to be innocent by insanity. Fifty years ago, a man lost his friend and his mind. To this day, he is charged for his losses. At the time of the carnival, Montresor was blamed to be…

The text examines whether the seriousness of a murder can be influenced by one’s mental state, focusing on Lawrence Block’s “If this be Madness” and Roald Dahl’s “Lamb to the Slaughter.” Both stories feature protagonists who kill their spouses but possess contrasting mental conditions. In “If this be Madness,” the murderer is an unnamed narrator…

Many different techniques are used in Macbeth to help the reader become involved in the story. These techniques include character portrayal, framework, imagery and contrasting. Macbeth is a Shakespearean tragedy, which shows the downfall of a noble but flawed protagonist in the face of his greed. Macbeth’s downfall was his lust for power, which is…

Hamlet’s “Insanity” Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines insanity as “a deranged state of mind, commonly exhibiting behavior considered abnormal in society,” and depression “a psychoneurosis or psychotic disorder marked especially by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration, a significant increase in appetite and time spent sleeping, feelings of dejection and hopelessness, and sometimes suicidal tendencies. “1…

That is the question” (57) Hamlet contemplates suicide and mess to be suffering Polonium Aphelia and Alerter’ father; Lord Chamberlain Smart “And pious action we do sugar o’er / The Devil himself” (4950) Polonium says that people act devoted to God to mask their bad deeds, which is philosophical. Aphelia the object of Hamlet’s affection…

After discovering the truth about his father, Hamlet undergoes a deeply distressing period, which is seen as madness by both readers and characters. This is caused by the death of his father and his mother’s rushed, incestuous remarriage to his uncle. As a result, Hamlet is overwhelmed with thoughts of suicide, viewing the world as…