The Cradle Will Fall In many works of literature, a main character is motivated by pure greed in order to gain wealth, fame and power. This idea is very clearly developed in the novel The Cradle Will Fall by Mary Higgins Clark where Dr. Edgar Highley, a well respected obstetrician and gynecologist is using deceitful, depraved, and often deadly methods of “curing” infertile women to gain national fame. The doctor’s motivation was so great that he was willing to go to great lengths to keep his unethical practices hidden. When his work was threatened by others he felt no shame or guilt in getting rid of his problems in more ways than one. The doctor knew his procedures were illegal and often deadly, however the chance for …show more content…
152) The doctor knew it was his procedures that had killed many women, however he felt that for every patient he lost, he gained more insight into his practice, prenatal care, and how to correct problems he encountered in those difficult pregnancies. “When the proper time came he would burn the files about the failures and claim the recognition that was due to him. By then there would surely be more triumphs.” (Pg. 152) The doctor knew nothing must stand in his way and he had to make sure nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Dr. Highley knew his reputation would be hurt with all the questioning by the police so he offered to do an interview with Newsmaker to boost up his standing in society. “The Newsmaker article would be on the stands. It would enhance his social as well as his medical prestige.” (Pg. 153) The doctor knew that his work at the hospital would lead him to the public path of fame but too many people were getting in the way and had to be disposed of. He anticipated the chance of bringing his work out publicly. He was motivated by pure greed for the money and fame which would lead to power in the medical field. “One day he would be able to carry out his work publicly. One day he would have the fame he deserved. One day the fools who said his work was impossible would be forced to acknowledge his genius.” (Pg. 204) However with all the killing there were sure to be mistakes, and the ones Dr.
made his decisions justified because it did not give anyone a chance to find out
As Beneatha describes the profound moment when she decided to become a doctor, her admirable, although childlike, determination and refusal to set limits on her future is illustrated. Beneatha says while discussing her dream, “...that was what one person could do for another, fix him up-sew up the problem, make him alright again. That was the most marvelous thing in the world...I wanted to do that. I always thought it was the one concrete thing in the world that a human being could do. Fix up the sick, you know - and make them whole again. This was truly being God…” (131). As Beneatha describes her dream with conviction, it is apparent how the decision to pursue her dream was created with faith in the practice, unconcerned with the efforts
The second part of his greed continued through his time as king. He killed Banquo to stay king. Also, he attempted killing the other son but, he escaped. When he went to the 3 witches he demanded to know more. Another part of his greed while he was king was when he tried to get Macduff to come to the banquet so that he could get rid of him.
First, _________________________________. Throughout the entire novel, he recounts a plethora of personal medical experiences derived from his ears surrounded by and immersed in surgery. Furthermore, he clearly lays down his credibility towards the beginning of the novel by stating, “I am a surgical resident, very nearly at the end of my eight years of training in general surgery… At other times I have been a laboratory scientist, a public health researcher, a student of philosophy and ethics, and a health policy adviser in government. I am also a son of two doctors” (Gawande 7). By stating his expansive experiences, people are more adept to agree with his displayed views later in the writing. Medicine is a controversial topic, and introducing these past experiences plays a critical role in
grew up to become a very well known man specifically for his impact in the steel
treatment for his supposed illness. But his requests were denied. He finally won his lawsuit in
He would make crowds go silent because he would just perform so well. I think it is funny that his high social status influenced that rumor, but it was obvious that the perception didn’t match that
motivated to obligating evil deeds. Power and wealth is desired by everyone, but what causes
Greed can take control over so many in ways some people wouldn't understand it also could be someone you least expect and in the book The Crucible by Miller was an perfect example of greed in two different ways one was in the eyes and way of Abigail Williams and another person who was full of greed in Miller The Crucible was Thomas Putn.
A doctor’s mind and heart are very much involved in the patient’s road to recovery. Evidence in support of this statement is shown in William Carlos William poem “ The Red Wheelbarrow, and his essay “The Practice.” Also, in Jack Coulehan poems “The Man with Stars Inside Him, The Six Hundred Pound Man,” and the article “What’s a good doctor and how do you make one?” Individually, each reading and poem has expressed doctor’s emotions with their patients, and what characteristics have guided them into becoming a good doctor. The readings are a representation of how doctors are in fact remorseful when it comes to their patients. While reading these articles, I realize that doctors have been restricted to how much emotion they are allowed to show. All doctors have their weaknesses and their strengths, and they should be vocal about them especially when it comes to treating their patients.
This film offers the public an important piece of medical history through the telling of Thomas’ achievements in a way that is thought-provoking. Also, the social issues it raises, for example the relationship
originate and and what role do these motives play in defining the fate of a character?
Everyone has a since of ambition built inside of them. Your inner self determines whether you keep it under the surface or let it all come out. In the play Macbeth ambition gets the best of the main character. This is also evident in the novel Frankenstein with its main character. Both of these characters were fallen victims of their own inner ambitious ways. Ambition in both of these books is key to the understanding of each character’s actions.
his close relationship with the patient, he did not want to simply send the man to the
his career and life for the sake of other people. This is one of the reasons why I