Essay Summary and Analysis of The Physician's Tale

In a time where blacks were heavily discriminated, three doctors: George, Sam, and Rameck have all had their struggles in life, but have still overcome these obstacles and achieved their dreams. The book is written by The Three Doctors in The Pact―Dr. George Jenkins, Dr. Sampson Davis, and Dr. Rameck Hunt. The name of the book is based off of the promise they all made: to make it through high school, college, and medical school together and become doctors. For these reasons, I highly suggest that you read The Pact―and if you’ve read it before, then read it again, for good books never grow old.

Through skillful flattery, he convinces Laertes that revenge should have no bounds and that he should let the great axe fall, thereby presenting himself as judicious and righteous. It is clear that Claudius is indeed a murderous king who lacks integrity, hence, in the end, he is justly served by a poison tempered by himself, and punished with a shameful death.

As Claudius is appearing to be the honorable judge of this duel, in reality he is the mastermind behind the whole thing. The plan to use the poisoned sword and the poisoned wine is the perfect example at how Claudius deceives and manipulates, which ends up in his death at the end of the play.

Claudius Caesar had just lost his third wife, Messalina, due to an affair whih led to her suicidal actions. Despite Claudius’s old age and diminishing appearance, Claudius married his seemingly gorgeous and young niece, Agrippina. Agrippina had an adolescent son, Nero, whom she wanted to become king. Agrippina knew she had to kill Claudius in order for her son to be king and allow her to gain power. She turned to Pallas, whom she had an affair with simultaneously with that of Claudius. Agrippina and Pallas began plotting Claudius’s death along with a handful of other people that they could trust. They understood that it would be tricky to kill Claudius because the entirety of Rome loved him. She had to make his death look as natural as possible so they decided on poison. Agrippina went to a woman named Locusta to get the poison which she would put on a mushroom. The royal family was eating dinner together that night and one of the courses consisted of mushrooms. Claudius loved mushrooms! Normally Claudius gets served first but since he had an idea that Agrippina was up to something, he allowed the others to eat first. This made Agrippina nervous because she did not

Claudius followed by a mob and blames him for his father’s death and is ready to take the

The main theme of “Final Cut” by Atul Gawande is that medicine is an inexact science and doctors are not always sure of themselves, even if they appear confident. Gawande’s main argument is simply stated: there has been a decline in the amount of autopsies performed in the medical field as a result of medical arrogance; over confident doctors believe they know the cause of death and do not want to perform autopsies. Gawande illustrates his argument by outlining the history of autopsy use in medicine, incorporating medical cases that he has experienced as a surgeon, and including statistics on autopsy usage. “Final Cut” is an outstanding profile on the decline of autopsy use in medicine. What makes “Final Cut” an enjoyable and informative article for all readers is its use of strategies associated with fiction such as the establishment of characters, balance between medical information and personal experience, and its use of active voice.

This is still no parallel to the fact that Brutus plugged many Romans in despair and multiple grievances upon losing the desired ruler in such a heinous way. Murder is still murder whether or not it can be sugar coated to appease and justify or not. This ¨noble Roman¨ was kind enough to want to give Caesar a gentle death when he pleads the killing should be ¨boldly, but not wrathfully,”and ẗhe men will be ¨sacrificers, not butchers¨(846). The only problem here is that this is not a mercy killing. This death is caused by fear and the need to do what has falsely been identified as the best solution. Caesar is stabbed multiple times by his most trusted friends, quite literally in the back, and tragically dies in front of his people. The gentle and subtle nature is never present from start to

A physician assistant is a medical practitioner who works under the supervision of a licensed doctor. However the doctor does not have to be present while the physician assistant performs. If a doctor is unavailable and it is an emergency the physician assistant or PAs can talk over the phone with a doctor. Fewer than 100 PAs were practicing in 1970 and about 74,800 physician assistants are employed in the United States now (“Physician”). Physician assistants help the community everyday by helping with illness, and a lot of other health issues. They work every day to help and treat people and they are a big help to doctors. Pas alleviate some stress from the doctors and creates a healthier environment for everyone.

The practice of medicine has been shaped through the years by advances in the area of diagnostic procedures. Many of these advances were made possible by scientific breakthroughs made before the 20th century. Modern medicine arguably emerged. Both normal and abnormal functions (physiology and pathology) were increasingly understood within smaller units, first the tissues and then the cells. Microscopy also played a key role in the development of bacteriology. Physicians started to use stethoscope as an aid in diagnosing certain diseases and conditions. New ways of diagnosing disease were developed, and surgery emerged as an important branch of medicine. Above all, a combination of science and technology underpinned medical knowledge and

concentrates on his mother's sexual relationship with Claudius by making many sexual allusions and berating his mother with them. He states that she seeks out "incestuous pleasure of his bed."(3.4 . l. 90) This exploring of his mother's carnal nature is because he is sexually concerned for

The audience views Claudius attempting to pray. He wants forgiveness from the heavens for the murder he commits, but he knows he does not deserve it when he still possesses the things he kills for. It is this murder that sets the play in motion; his displaced love turns him into a villain. Not once does

Claudius’ propensity towards fabrications is in direct violation with the Holy Commandment Thou shalt not bear false witness; hence, he violates one of the pillars of Christian moral law.

to be at right now? Well, he’d canceled it at 1:45. What about that email that he had

Hamlet has the opportunity to kill Claudius when he is praying, but does not because he is fearful that Claudius will go to heaven despite his crimes. Hamlet is admirable in not killing Claudius while praying because Hamlet wants a revenge worthy of his father and himself. While keeping up his act, Hamlet kills Polonius, Ophelia dies and Claudius and Laertes construct a death plot against Hamlet. Claudius and Laertes plan ironically spins out of control and them both himself killed and the queen killed. Although Hamlet also dies in the process, Hamlet justly kills Claudius with the poisoned dagger and the poisoned drink. The final image of most of the characters on the stage being dead provides a superficial pessimistic ending. However, the ability for Hamlet to maintain his honor when all odds were against him provides a great sense of hope in the audience. Also, the exchange of forgiveness from Laertes to “noble Hamlet” also provides an optimistic ending. Upon the arrival of prince Fortinbras, Hamlet is given a soldier’s funeral of the highest honors which allows for a promising ending.

Claudius claims it was a natural death the king experienced and it was supposed to happen the way it did. Claudius is a deceiving character because he shows little remorse or grief from the death. It wasn’t a natural death at all; he was poisoned from his own brother. People had a strong belief