Comparing a psych ward and Framingham High School is not exactly the most common topic for discussion because most people would not think of comparing them and pointing on their similarities. How could a psych ward possibly share any similarities with Framingham High School? Simply by looking at their scheduled routines and their high and low authoritative figures.
In "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's nest" by Ken Kesey, the patients are forced follow the schedule within the psych ward. Every day, the patients are expect to fulfill precise requirements throughout the day during specific time periods. With lack of obedience, the patients in the ward are punished. Each patient is forced to wake up every day at four thirty and continuing following through with the rest of the requirements throughout the day. Similarily, within Framingham High School, the students are given set scheduled classes which they are expected to attend or they get a cut or absence. Though some students are able to pick some of their classes, there are set requirements a student needs to fulfill in order to graduate. Unless a student is sick and is not attending school, they have to be in homeroom before the bell at 7:25. Every day the schedule is the same and the classes dismiss promptly at their set times. With lack of fulfillment to any of these expectations, the students are punished.
In both, the psych ward and the school administration, they have low authoritative figures. In the psych ward, the patients would be considered the low powered figures. The patients are expected to follow through with their set routines or they are punished. Of course the patients do not want to be punished, so, they choose to follow the rules. In the psych ward they have two types of patients, chronics and acutes. The doctors and nurses decide what type of patient a person is and then expect them to follow those rules. The acutes are given slightly more freedom because they are supposed to only be temporary. In Framingham High School, the students are the low powered figures. Throughout the day, the students are given their set schedule and are punished every time they do not fulfill their expectations. Students who do not wish to be punished choose to follow the rules within the school. Students that are known to follow the rules, are given more leniency in school compared to the students who are known to act out and rebel.
To have low authoritative figures, there must be high powered figures. In the psych ward, the Big Nurse would be considered the high authority because she controls the schedule and the punishments for the patients who fail to obey the rules. The Big Nurse intimidates the patients because she is in control of the patient's fate. If a patient disobeys the rules, the big nurse has the power to physically and mentally destroy them. Like the Big Nurse, the principal and vice-principals of Framingham High School are known as the high powered figures. They deal with students to lack obedience and they decide their punishment. Though they do not take as drastic measures as big nurse, they make sure the students know what they did was wrong and will not fail to obey the rules again. Comparing the psych ward and Framingham High School mainly comes down to how the high authority control the low authority figures for lack of obeying a daily routine.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Is it cured?
Some acts were performed on patients in hope of curing them of an illness. The question is, were they really cured? Or did the symptoms just disappear for a period of time? Acts such as performing a lobotomy on a person was used in hope of curing a person of their mental illness they had. If a person acted slightly off or did some unusual actions, the doctors concluded the patient needed a lobotomy. After recieving a lobotomy, the patient seemed to act more "normal" and less disruptive. The families and doctors of these patients believed they were finally cured because of the lobotomy. The patient kept this "normal" act up for a small period of time, but after a few months they were back to their old disorderly ways. By returning back to their ways, the patients proved that the lobotomy did not cure a patient of the disease, but only allowed the symptoms to fade out for awhile. Once the patients started to act up again, the doctors decided another lobotomy was needed to be performed. Sometimes a lobotomy was performed on a person three or four times if necessary. Though, they continued to perform this act on a person, the patient still returned back to their troublesome selves.
Not only did a lobotomy prove to doctors and families that most of the acts performed on people could not cure them, other actions like shock therapy was also used to try and cure a person but failed. Even though these severe actions failed continuously, doctors kept trying to use them to help a patient. Doctors portrayed that these actions cured patients so it was a recommendation to help a person. To cure someone means giving them a successful remedial treatment for their disease. Stopping the symptoms does not mean the disease is gone, it just means for a period of time, the symptoms are not currently present. So by saying these treatments would cure the illness, the doctors lied to the patients and families.
Not only did a lobotomy prove to doctors and families that most of the acts performed on people could not cure them, other actions like shock therapy was also used to try and cure a person but failed. Even though these severe actions failed continuously, doctors kept trying to use them to help a patient. Doctors portrayed that these actions cured patients so it was a recommendation to help a person. To cure someone means giving them a successful remedial treatment for their disease. Stopping the symptoms does not mean the disease is gone, it just means for a period of time, the symptoms are not currently present. So by saying these treatments would cure the illness, the doctors lied to the patients and families.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Top Ten Movie Flicks
So the assignment was to narrow down all the movies in the entire world, and decide on my top ten movies of all time. Although this should not be a difficult assignment, it took me a while to choose only ten. I would usually sort my top ten movies into different types, such as, top ten scary movies or top ten romantic comdies. Since I was not able to do that, it made this harder to accomplish. However, I did do it.
10. Rent: For those of you who do not know of this movie it is a rock opera about several people who tell all their problems. You may not think it sounds very interesting, but the passion they all sing with throughout the movie captivates you. Each person has their own hidden problem, some are obvious but others however, are not seen or told of until the very end.
9. Live Free or Die Hard: This movie, starring Bruce Willis, is full of action and suspense until the very end. Bruce Willis plays an FBI agent with a mission of bringing in a hacker back to the head quarters. However, the mission is interrupted when chaos breaks loose through Washington because of another powerful hacker who intends on getting what he wants, acknowledgement and power, by shutting down all electricity. Sound exciting? Want to hear more? Well, if you want to know, watch it!
8. Miracle: This movie is based on one of the greatest moments in sports history. In the 1980 Olympics, the US was to play Russia to go for the Gold. The odds looked bad for the US because their team was made up of college kids who were going to play against the strong Soviets. What makes the movie so great is that a team of various personalities, and talents came together along with the support of the rest of the nation, to beat the greatest team known. In the movie, the coach played by Kurt Russell, gives a speech to the team to give them hope, and telling them to believe in themselves. This speech is used to this day to inspire other teams to succeed as well.
7. Twilight (Any): These movies are all about passion between two forbidden lovers. Bella, a human, falls in love with Edward, a vampire, and everyone believes this love can never be true between such different people. They both know that this is not a normal nor safe thing to be involved in, but their love and passion for each other keeps them together. Several obstacles and people get between their love, but they always find their way back to one another in the end.
6. Mulan: Some may laugh at this being my number sixth favorite movie, but it is true. Some people have outgrown the Walt Disney movie faze, however, I can easily watch this movie over and over again and it never gets old. I can proudly admit that I know every word to the movie including every song. I had quite the obsession with this movie when I was little, that I dressed up as Mulan twice for halloween and even had a Mulan birthday party with a Mulan cake. Embarrassing? Not quite. Actually, not at all. I am not afraid to say that I still love this movie to this day.
5. P.S. I Love You: Every time I watch this movie, it brings tears of joy to my eyes. Though it is suppose to be a depressing movie, I think it is a beautiful story. A couple who was madly in love with several hopes and dreams together is broken apart tragically. The boyfriend dies. The girlfriend suffers traumatically and becomes severly depressed. She loses contact with her friends and family, lacks personal hygiene and is all around in a bad state of mind. Then she starts recieving notes and presents who we find out is from her boyfriend. He made several notes to her before died and each one takes her on an adventure. He has her relive the past in hope that she will be able to move on and let go and be happy. The fact that he planned all this before he died, shows how much he truely loved and cared about her and I think that is what makes this story so beautiful.
4. The Ugly Truth: This movie like "P.S I Love You" also stars Gerard Butler. A news director Abby Richter played by Katherine Heigl rarely goes on dates or finds anyone that moderately interests her because of her high standards. This is where Mike Chadway, Gerard Butler, comes in. He plays a perverted man who has a low ranking television show that degrades woman. After watching one episode, Abby calls in and complains during a large argument. Later, her boss highers Mike to have his own short segway on the news. Mike and Abby realize how they know each other and instantly hate one another. Later, Mike helps Abby become a suitable dater for men. Though he does not realize or admit it, he has made her into a girl that he falls in love with. Abby is currently dating someone and they become serious but something is holding her from fully committing to the relationship. It is her love for mike. Finally, by the end of the movie, they tell each other they love one another while shooting an episode in a hot air balloon.
3. Dear John: This romatntic Drama is about a soldier, John, played by Channing Tatum, who falls in love with a college student, Savannah, played by Amanda Seyfeild, while he is at home on leave. It took them only two weeks to fall in love, and then John had to return back to the army to fulfill his duties. He planned on leaving after his terrm but because of the 9-11 attacks, he re-signs causing troubles between their love while he is away. While at home, Savannah has to deal with her own issues and obstacles making their relationship almost impossible to hold onto. Throughout their relationship, they wrote letters back and forth between one another until one day, Savannah never sends back a letter to John. He becomes worried and after two months, he finally recieves one. She broke up with him in the letter proving obstacles at home got to be too much. Yes this movie is a total "chick flick" but it is indeed a great one.
2. The Notebook: Everyone had to know this movie was coming after seeing that "Dear John" was my number three. This movie is also about forbidden love between a high class woman and a poor, worthless man. Her parents do not approve of their relationship or him and that later proves to be a problem in the end. This movie is very long, but each and every moment is critical. I am not going to lie, this movie gets to me every time so if your a total sap like myself, I recommend having a box of tissues by your side.
1. Titanic: Yes, my favorite movie in the entire world is Titantic. This movie is an absolute classic and I love it. This movie captivates me, making me feel like I am almost like part of the movie and that just proves how good of a movie it is. The relationship and love between Rose and Jack is breath taking and beautiful. Several obstables arouse through out the movie but their love is never fully hidden. If you have yet to see this entire movie, well, shame on you. It is indeed a must see at least once in your life!
10. Rent: For those of you who do not know of this movie it is a rock opera about several people who tell all their problems. You may not think it sounds very interesting, but the passion they all sing with throughout the movie captivates you. Each person has their own hidden problem, some are obvious but others however, are not seen or told of until the very end.
9. Live Free or Die Hard: This movie, starring Bruce Willis, is full of action and suspense until the very end. Bruce Willis plays an FBI agent with a mission of bringing in a hacker back to the head quarters. However, the mission is interrupted when chaos breaks loose through Washington because of another powerful hacker who intends on getting what he wants, acknowledgement and power, by shutting down all electricity. Sound exciting? Want to hear more? Well, if you want to know, watch it!
8. Miracle: This movie is based on one of the greatest moments in sports history. In the 1980 Olympics, the US was to play Russia to go for the Gold. The odds looked bad for the US because their team was made up of college kids who were going to play against the strong Soviets. What makes the movie so great is that a team of various personalities, and talents came together along with the support of the rest of the nation, to beat the greatest team known. In the movie, the coach played by Kurt Russell, gives a speech to the team to give them hope, and telling them to believe in themselves. This speech is used to this day to inspire other teams to succeed as well.
7. Twilight (Any): These movies are all about passion between two forbidden lovers. Bella, a human, falls in love with Edward, a vampire, and everyone believes this love can never be true between such different people. They both know that this is not a normal nor safe thing to be involved in, but their love and passion for each other keeps them together. Several obstacles and people get between their love, but they always find their way back to one another in the end.
6. Mulan: Some may laugh at this being my number sixth favorite movie, but it is true. Some people have outgrown the Walt Disney movie faze, however, I can easily watch this movie over and over again and it never gets old. I can proudly admit that I know every word to the movie including every song. I had quite the obsession with this movie when I was little, that I dressed up as Mulan twice for halloween and even had a Mulan birthday party with a Mulan cake. Embarrassing? Not quite. Actually, not at all. I am not afraid to say that I still love this movie to this day.
5. P.S. I Love You: Every time I watch this movie, it brings tears of joy to my eyes. Though it is suppose to be a depressing movie, I think it is a beautiful story. A couple who was madly in love with several hopes and dreams together is broken apart tragically. The boyfriend dies. The girlfriend suffers traumatically and becomes severly depressed. She loses contact with her friends and family, lacks personal hygiene and is all around in a bad state of mind. Then she starts recieving notes and presents who we find out is from her boyfriend. He made several notes to her before died and each one takes her on an adventure. He has her relive the past in hope that she will be able to move on and let go and be happy. The fact that he planned all this before he died, shows how much he truely loved and cared about her and I think that is what makes this story so beautiful.
4. The Ugly Truth: This movie like "P.S I Love You" also stars Gerard Butler. A news director Abby Richter played by Katherine Heigl rarely goes on dates or finds anyone that moderately interests her because of her high standards. This is where Mike Chadway, Gerard Butler, comes in. He plays a perverted man who has a low ranking television show that degrades woman. After watching one episode, Abby calls in and complains during a large argument. Later, her boss highers Mike to have his own short segway on the news. Mike and Abby realize how they know each other and instantly hate one another. Later, Mike helps Abby become a suitable dater for men. Though he does not realize or admit it, he has made her into a girl that he falls in love with. Abby is currently dating someone and they become serious but something is holding her from fully committing to the relationship. It is her love for mike. Finally, by the end of the movie, they tell each other they love one another while shooting an episode in a hot air balloon.
3. Dear John: This romatntic Drama is about a soldier, John, played by Channing Tatum, who falls in love with a college student, Savannah, played by Amanda Seyfeild, while he is at home on leave. It took them only two weeks to fall in love, and then John had to return back to the army to fulfill his duties. He planned on leaving after his terrm but because of the 9-11 attacks, he re-signs causing troubles between their love while he is away. While at home, Savannah has to deal with her own issues and obstacles making their relationship almost impossible to hold onto. Throughout their relationship, they wrote letters back and forth between one another until one day, Savannah never sends back a letter to John. He becomes worried and after two months, he finally recieves one. She broke up with him in the letter proving obstacles at home got to be too much. Yes this movie is a total "chick flick" but it is indeed a great one.
2. The Notebook: Everyone had to know this movie was coming after seeing that "Dear John" was my number three. This movie is also about forbidden love between a high class woman and a poor, worthless man. Her parents do not approve of their relationship or him and that later proves to be a problem in the end. This movie is very long, but each and every moment is critical. I am not going to lie, this movie gets to me every time so if your a total sap like myself, I recommend having a box of tissues by your side.
1. Titanic: Yes, my favorite movie in the entire world is Titantic. This movie is an absolute classic and I love it. This movie captivates me, making me feel like I am almost like part of the movie and that just proves how good of a movie it is. The relationship and love between Rose and Jack is breath taking and beautiful. Several obstables arouse through out the movie but their love is never fully hidden. If you have yet to see this entire movie, well, shame on you. It is indeed a must see at least once in your life!
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Themes in Death of a Salesman
Within the story, "Death of a Salesman", two major themes are visibly shown multiple times. One of the major themes is individual vs society. Willy does not approve of himself or anything he has done in his life time because he is always comparing his achievements to others. He is making a bare minimum amount of money to support his family and he is discouraged about this because he wishes he could have done more. Because he is so disapproving of himself, he tries to live his life through his two sons, persuading them to do certain things he did not do or could not do. He compares himself to his brother who constantly tells the story that he "walked into the jungle, I was seventeen. When I walked out I was twenty-one. And by God, I was rich!"(37). Willy knows he can never top that success story so he battles the idea of disappointing the people around him every day.
The second major theme in the "Death of a Salesman" is individual vs. self. Not only is Willy battling the idea of disappointing society but he is also battling this idea of disappointment within himself. He could never live up to his brothers standards or success so he ends up being depressed and angry with him. He is always trying to pretend like he is achieving great success when reality it is just the opposite. For example, how he drives to California and only brings back around fifty dollars, he lies to his family about how much he is making and where he had to put the rest of the missing money towards to make it seem like he is doing well when he is really failing miserably.
The second major theme in the "Death of a Salesman" is individual vs. self. Not only is Willy battling the idea of disappointing society but he is also battling this idea of disappointment within himself. He could never live up to his brothers standards or success so he ends up being depressed and angry with him. He is always trying to pretend like he is achieving great success when reality it is just the opposite. For example, how he drives to California and only brings back around fifty dollars, he lies to his family about how much he is making and where he had to put the rest of the missing money towards to make it seem like he is doing well when he is really failing miserably.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Death of a Salesman Responses
As boys, Happy and Biff are taught the values of certain things in life by Willy. He tells them about how their Uncle Ben "walked into the jungle" and when he walked out, he was rich. He is trying to teach his kids to be upfront in life and understand the worth of money so that when they get older they can also succeed like their Uncle Ben. I believe these are worthwhile concepts for any father to teach his sons so they can learn how to be successful and responsible when they grow up. He is showing them that if they try hard in life, it will pay off in the end.
These inconsistenet statements Willy is saying tells the reader that he is slowly going senile and has been for quite some time. When he describes Biff as lazy he was really describing himself and then he quickly contradicts himself by saying Biff is not lazy. Willy can no longer make up his mind about things anymore. Linda plays along with what Willy says to keep him happy. Biff and Happy notice he is going crazy but they do not confront him. I think Linda is helping him because he can not except he is going crazy so instead she chooses to keep him happy rather than making him suffer.
These inconsistenet statements Willy is saying tells the reader that he is slowly going senile and has been for quite some time. When he describes Biff as lazy he was really describing himself and then he quickly contradicts himself by saying Biff is not lazy. Willy can no longer make up his mind about things anymore. Linda plays along with what Willy says to keep him happy. Biff and Happy notice he is going crazy but they do not confront him. I think Linda is helping him because he can not except he is going crazy so instead she chooses to keep him happy rather than making him suffer.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Its been awhile...
So, the last time I blogged was about two weeks ago and there is a lot of catching up to do! A lot has happened in the past two weeks that needs to be discussed. Where do I start? How about with recieving our progress reports?! Well, I did fairly well on my progress reports, all a's and b's, but that is not the problem. Progress reports get me so stressed out, its awful. I hate the week before grades close when teachers are cramming in last minute tests and quizzes that are most definitely unneeded. I end up failing half of them and my grade goes from an A to an F in the blink of an eye. Okay, that was quite the exaggeration but still its crazy.
Another thing that was missed was Mr. Bresnick assign us that wonderful essay that is actually do tomorrow. I chose to discuss publicly bearing your sin instead of holding it inside. In general it sets you free from the burden you would be carrying around of lying and feeling guilty. Though others would chose to keep it inside, I would not. It is all just a personal preference depending on the situation itself.
A final thing that was missed was our vocabulary quiz! There was thirty words to memorize for it and of course I chose to wait until the last second to study. I made flash cards the night before the test and crammed all night and until the morning of the test. Though that was not the smartest idea, I had memorized the words. I ended up walking in class that day and the test was bumped. I had more time to study to truly be prepared! How lucky was I? Now I know this will not always happen so I have to make sure I prepare earlier.
Another thing that was missed was Mr. Bresnick assign us that wonderful essay that is actually do tomorrow. I chose to discuss publicly bearing your sin instead of holding it inside. In general it sets you free from the burden you would be carrying around of lying and feeling guilty. Though others would chose to keep it inside, I would not. It is all just a personal preference depending on the situation itself.
A final thing that was missed was our vocabulary quiz! There was thirty words to memorize for it and of course I chose to wait until the last second to study. I made flash cards the night before the test and crammed all night and until the morning of the test. Though that was not the smartest idea, I had memorized the words. I ended up walking in class that day and the test was bumped. I had more time to study to truly be prepared! How lucky was I? Now I know this will not always happen so I have to make sure I prepare earlier.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Coulrophobia.
It was brought up in class today, a discussion about clowns. Why was this a part of classroom discussion? That answer I still do not know. All I know is that it was brought up and I hated every second of the conversation. If your wondering what I am getting to with this blog, well here it is... I, Claryssa Cunniff, absolutely hate clowns. Now your probably thinking that that is stupid and ridiculous, well, I begged to differ!
I know your all thinking, what could have possibly happened in her life that was so traumatic that led her to her hatred of clowns. Just your luck, I am about to tell you! Ever since I was a little girl my fear of clowns only continues to grow stronger. When I was younger, one halloween, I dressed as Mulan. I had the dress, the stuffed animal mushu and the comb. I was officially ready to go trick or treating. I had gone to a couple of houses with my friends and parents and then I came to one house. The decorations were really creepy and at first I was afraid to go. Then I saw the best thing ever...a bowl of candy just sitting there on the stairs! Every kids dream to have a bowl of candy sitting there calling your name. Of course because I knew there was that much candy at the house, I had to go. So I began to trail over to the walkway followed slowly by my friends who were still timid about going. I reached my destination, the candy bowl and began throwing candy into my bag. I yelled to my friends I would save them some. Then out of no where a clown jumps out at me. I scream at the top of my lungs and begin to cry my eyes out. I throw my bag of candy on the ground and ran to my parents. The clown walked pacefully behind me honking his nose. I thought this was a nightmare that I could not wake up from, but that was not the case. It was reality and I was scared. I ran to my parents and they were laughing. It turns out that it was my neighbor playing tricks on the trick or treaters. Though he apologized, I was scarred for life. From then on my halloween has never been the same.
Now obviously your thinking that that was the stupidest story you had ever heard, well that is not that only reason I hate clowns, that just adds to it. Now another reason I hate clowns is the movie "It". I do not recommend that movie to anyone because I am officially scarred for life. Clowns really freak me out for one other major reason. That reason being, the face paint. I can not tell the emotion of the clown because the smile and entire face is painted on. It just gives a creepy appearance and the clown is constantly smiling even when he might not be happy. Does that seem normal to you? I did not think so! So that pretty much summarizes why I absolutely hate clowns.
I know your all thinking, what could have possibly happened in her life that was so traumatic that led her to her hatred of clowns. Just your luck, I am about to tell you! Ever since I was a little girl my fear of clowns only continues to grow stronger. When I was younger, one halloween, I dressed as Mulan. I had the dress, the stuffed animal mushu and the comb. I was officially ready to go trick or treating. I had gone to a couple of houses with my friends and parents and then I came to one house. The decorations were really creepy and at first I was afraid to go. Then I saw the best thing ever...a bowl of candy just sitting there on the stairs! Every kids dream to have a bowl of candy sitting there calling your name. Of course because I knew there was that much candy at the house, I had to go. So I began to trail over to the walkway followed slowly by my friends who were still timid about going. I reached my destination, the candy bowl and began throwing candy into my bag. I yelled to my friends I would save them some. Then out of no where a clown jumps out at me. I scream at the top of my lungs and begin to cry my eyes out. I throw my bag of candy on the ground and ran to my parents. The clown walked pacefully behind me honking his nose. I thought this was a nightmare that I could not wake up from, but that was not the case. It was reality and I was scared. I ran to my parents and they were laughing. It turns out that it was my neighbor playing tricks on the trick or treaters. Though he apologized, I was scarred for life. From then on my halloween has never been the same.
Now obviously your thinking that that was the stupidest story you had ever heard, well that is not that only reason I hate clowns, that just adds to it. Now another reason I hate clowns is the movie "It". I do not recommend that movie to anyone because I am officially scarred for life. Clowns really freak me out for one other major reason. That reason being, the face paint. I can not tell the emotion of the clown because the smile and entire face is painted on. It just gives a creepy appearance and the clown is constantly smiling even when he might not be happy. Does that seem normal to you? I did not think so! So that pretty much summarizes why I absolutely hate clowns.
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