Legal Issues : Competency And Stand Trial

In the book “The Return of Martin Guerre,” by Zemon Davis Martin Guerre left his wife on a long journey for twelve years and then returned. While he was gone a fake man by the name of Arnaud du Tilh came and took Martin place. He came in as if nothing happened ad as if he was the “real” martin. Martin’s wife Bertrande claimed not to know that the imposter was not her husband Martin. I believed that she did know that wasn’t her husband. How can you be sexually involved with someone and not realize that is not the man you married. There is no way she didn’t know that wasn’t her husband. I think that she didn’t want to believe it because she was in love with her husband and didn’t want to question him because of the fact that she missed him.

At this point Mrs Birling feels “distressed” and tries to pass of what she did “I didn’t know”. The inspector is quite rude to Mrs Birling “do you want me to tell you-in plain words” and has to really prompt her to talk about what she did “Aren’t you?” “As what then?” this shows that Mrs Birling is a very proud woman and does not feel that any of her actions were wrong.

The suspenseful exposition engages me to read more to see the outcome of the story. “Then he wondered if she was following him” (Cheever 2). Starting from the very beginning the exposition is suspenseful of the terrified, and confused man wondering if the woman is following him or not. As reading that quote I want more insight on what would make this woman want to follow him. Does she want to harm him? Is she just wanting to talk to him? Who is she? “She might be meaning to do harm-she might be meaning to kill him” (Cheever 2). From thinking the woman is following him to wondering if she is meaning to do him harm escalated the suspense in the exposition. Asking myself many questions as to why Mr. Blake would think that she wants to harm him, and why would she want to harm him? “He could run-although he was afraid that if he did run, it might precipitate the violence he now felt sure she had planned” (Cheever 4). This quote told me that he was sure that she was trying to harm him. Deciding if Mr. Blake should run told me he figured out Miss Dent was dangerous and that he needed a plan of escape. Asking myself as to what

In this paper one will give a description of the data established upon a case study. One will outline the major symptoms of the disorder discussed in the case. The disorder discussed in this case is Paranoid Schizophrenia. One will give a description of the client background. One will also describe any factors in the client background that may predispose him or her to the disorder. One will describe symptoms that he or she may have observed that supports the diagnosis of the individual. One will describe the inconsistency of the disorder found in the case and explain any information observed about the

Birling enters “briskly and self-confidently”, with her social superiority to the Inspector being made very apparent following her social and easy tone. She then proceeds to deny responsibility for Eva’s death, which besides leading audience to form a negative bias towards her, also prompts Sheila to interrupt her and warn her about saying or doing “something that (she’ll) be sorry for afterwards.” This brings about Mrs. Birling’s protective side, with her first instinct being to send Sheila to bed, proclaiming her beliefs and statements to be “nothing but morbid curiosity.” This statement at first glance appears to be a mother sheltering her child from what may be a matter too gruesome to discuss, however, when Sheila denies the request, it is made obvious that the suggestion was made only to get Sheila out of the way, who at this point in the story, according to Mrs. Birling’s beliefs, is greatly impressioned by the Inspector. She conducts in the same manner later in the play, when talking about Eric’s drinking habits, using euphemism to explain his behaviour as “an excitable silly mood” and calling him “only a boy” and also when suggesting that “it would be much better if Sheila didn’t listen” to Gerald’s account of his affair with Eva. This leads the audience to believe that Mrs Birling either does not pay attention to her kids and their

1. Throughout the story suspense is aroused and maintained excellently. This is achieved by the character the author creates. Mr. Martin is characterized as a neat and cautious man, who never took a smoke or a drink in his life. Our suspense is aroused when the author states that it has been “a week to the day since Mr. Martin had decided to rub out Mrs. Ulgine Barrows”. This arouses our suspense because we are told Mr. Martin is planning to murder this woman. The suspense is maintained with Mr. Martin’s thoughts. We as an audience are given his thoughts through the use of the 3rd person omniscient point of view. His thoughts are mostly on the issue on his dislike of Mrs. Barrows. Because of this, he

Schizophrenia is a severe, disabling and chronic disorder that affects people. Schizophrenia is diagnosed as a psychotic disorder. This is because a person suffering from schizophrenia cannot tell their own thoughts, perceptions, ideas, and imaginations from the reality. There is continuing debate and research as to whether schizophrenia is one condition or a combination of more than one syndrome that have related features. People suffering from schizophrenia may seem perfectly fine until the time they talk actually talk about they are thinking. People with schizophrenia rely on others for help since they cannot care for themselves of hold a job. There is no cure for schizophrenia, but there is treatment that relieves some of the symptoms. People having the disorder will cope with the symptoms all their lives. There have been cases of people suffering from schizophrenia leading meaningful and rewarding lives. There are five types of schizophrenia namely paranoid, disorganized, residual, undifferentiated, and catatonic schizophrenia. This paper will discuss paranoid schizophrenia.

Felicia Allen is a 32 year old woman, who was initially brought into therapy after an attempt to steal a bus. Due to her reported “emotionally disturbed” nature, this consult became a priority. The police report states that Ms. Allen pulled out a knife, and threatened the driver after the driver declined her dollar bills. She then took control of the bus, and crashed it across the street. Upon our meeting, Ms. Allen was fidgety, and swayed back and forth all the while mumbling to herself. If she were questioned, she would look up and say “Sorry, sorry.” As far as patient history goes, Ms. Allen started hearing voices when she was 5 years old. These auditory hallucinations were mostly composed of critical, disparaging voices that made comments on her actions and behaviors. Her severe symptoms led her to be hospitalized fairly consistently since she was 11. Ever since she was young, she has been driven to please, and has a strong desire to be independent. Felicia has been prescribed clozapine for 1 calendar year, which helped her auditory hallucinations a great deal. Given the above symptoms and information, I have diagnosed Felicia Allen with schizophrenia.

Randall’s persona towards Brandon was demanding and reeked of desperation. Brandon was placed in a stressful scenario where he had to decide if he should assist Randall who preceded to boast continuously about his self importance at his workplace. Therefore, his plea was not compelling enough to override Brandon’s small dilemma with his girlfriend.

Both of the meetings are seemingly unintentional, with one of the pair being too focused on what they are doing to take notice of the other. This causes a physical meeting between the pair which instigates the freeze frame and voice over of officer #1 to state “This was the closest we ever got. Just 0.01 cm between us.” He would then follow up with a statement of their love, whether it was fifty-seven hours later he fell in love with the blonde woman, or 6 hours later Faye fell in love with officer #2. Both of the women in the film appear to be overheated.

Mickey Haller is a criminal defense lawyer, who knows how to play all the angles to lessen the charges or to help get his clients off. He runs his business out a 4 Lincoln town cars, (pg. 16). Earl Briggs is Mickey’s driver, who is paying off his debt, for a reduced sentence, (pg.16). Mickey clients are usually gang members, drug dealers, prostitutes and people who lead corruptive lives. Mickey does his best for his clients, by making sure they know their rights. He is their advocate and advisor. He will find loop holes and technicalities, in which to prove his client’s innocence. He also at times retains information, prematurely, to discover the angles of the prosecutors or those testifying on behalf of the victims.

Joe, another protagonist in this work of fiction is hospitable, friendly, and emotionally strong. For example, after the fight in the bar Marian has feelings for Shane. Marian helps dress Shane’s wound and Joe knows exactly what’s going on between them. In private Joe tells Marian, “Don't fret yourself, Marian. I'm man enough to know better when his trail meets mine”. (91). Joe knows that Marian is starting to have feelings for Shane but as Joe tells her, Marian starts crying tears and Joe is forced to comfort her. After knowing what is going on between Shane and Marian Joe does not get mad at Shane and Marian but tries to comfort Marian which in turn brings her even closer to him. This clearly states

(Szasz,1982, p.4, p.29) In 1900, the term schizophrenia, now used worldwide, was used to describe the condition that one out of every hundred people had. This statistic remains the same today. Through research and years of study, the world has a better understanding of schizophrenia, its forms, characteristics, symptoms, types, possible causes, and treatments, if any. ( Pierce, 1990. p.263 )

Although the book can be said to have a multitude of themes, these are encompassed within the central idea of Tenacity. Braun received strict parenting from his father, who pushed him to do his best without promising a reward and encouraged him to look past his window sill. He also gained perspective on the world through his grandparents, who survived the Holocaust, fleeing to America in hopes of a better life for them and their children.

The man does not seem happy about being wrapped of the woman’s hair. The face-expression is sad. This man is similar to Ann’s brother, who is not happy of being controled by his sister neither.