The Fox is a novella written by D.H Lawrence. The Fox can be interpreted through different critical approaches, but psychoanalytic approach can be the most appropriate approach to the text. Psychoanalysis deals with the conscious and unconscious state of mind, which are inter-linked. Sigmund Freud, the pioneer of psychoanalytic theory, is mostly concerned with the unconscious aspect of mind. (more…)
Psychoanalytical criticism is a form of literary criticism or literary analysis which uses some of the techniques of psychoanalysis, such as conscious and unconscious; ego, superego, and id; Oedipus complex theory; transference; dream work; etc. Psychoanalysis has not only applied in literature, it has also been applied in sociology, anthropology, ethnology, religion, and mythology, arousing the interest of audience that had no inclination towards the clinical realm. (more…)
Pain is a common occurrence in older people and it impairs their physical performance. It is believed that the bouts of depression suffered by older people are the usual causes of pain because both have a negative effect on their lifestyle whether they occur simultaneously or individually. The purpose of this article is to explore the factors that cause pain including the impact of social and psychosocial factors on pain onset. It will also test the hypotheses of the potential differences between the quantities of relationships versus the quality of those relationships. (more…)
It is practically not possible to measure or assess a person’s intelligence. The IQ of a person depends on several variables, such as the socio-economic status of the parents and their own education and intelligence, environment, state of health and several other variables If the person taking or participating in the IQ test suffers from any ailment, mental or physical then he/she would probably score poorly in the test. This does not mean that the person is less intelligent than the person achieving the highest score. Or a person may do exceptionally well in the test, but this would not really indicate that the person is super intelligent. (more…)
Traumatic brain injury, resulting in amnesia happens when the head violently and without warning is slammed against any object, and when an object penetrates the head and damages brain tissue. Depending on the damage inflicted on the skull, symptoms of TBI can be extensive, placed or modest. The injured person can lose conscious for a few minutes or seconds, or may even remain conscious. Symptoms include bewilderment, wooziness, giddiness and hazy vision. In severe or even mild concussion the patient may experience ringing in the ears, bitter taste in the mouth, weariness, stupor and could experience a change in sleep habits, changes in behavior and moods, headaches, repeated vomiting and nausea, inaudible speech, numbness, persistent sleepiness and confusion, agitation and restlessness. (more…)
Sample Essay
The causes of depression are many and varied, and include a chemical imbalance in the brain (www.webmd.com, 2010). The above chemicals help the brain cells to communicate, and a lack of them means that one is mired in sadness and moodiness. In addition, illnesses such as hypothyroidism and Alzheimer’s disease cause depression.