Nervous laughter

“Raskolnikov’s fixed and serious expression was transformed in an instance, and he broke out into the same nervous laughter as before, as if he had not the strength to control himself...After his unexpected paroxysmal outburst of laughter, Raskolnikov had become thoughtful and melancholy” (Dostoevsky 138). In an effort to perturb Zametov, Raskolnikov’s character falters and his laughter serves to dissolve the tension. However, on the verge of a confession, Raskolnikov does not know what he wants

Laughter as Therapy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey Laughter is a therapeutic form. In the novel One flew over the cuckoo’s nest by Ken Kesey laughter represents freedom and an escape from nurse Ratched’s restrictions. Laughter also proves a vital role in helping the patients deal with their problems. Not only does it help them deal with problems but it also gave them the push toward progress on getting out of the institution.      Mcmurphy was the one who started making

everyday people to make life more enjoyable and cause the greatest feeling to man… Laughter. The first theory otherwise known as Superiority theory, is the idea that people laugh at the misfortune of others. When people make a group of peers laugh it adds a sense of, “sudden glory,” to a person and allows people to feel dominant. The bases of superiority theory is people thrive for dominance and can use laughter to win dominance by getting everyone to admire or follow a person; by seeing someone

How Laughter and Music can give you overall better health Laughter and music are very important in many people’s lives. Whether it is a funny joke, seeing something that’s amusing, or starting the day listening to a favorite song, Laughter and music can make a person feel good. Not many people realize the health benefits that come with laughter and music; both can affect a person’s health in a positive way. This research paper will explain the ways that both laughter and music can affect

Curiosity Journal: Observe Laughter For this experiment, I went to McDonalds, because that restaurant is known for promoting laughter and happiness. They even have an item that is called a happy meal, and their slogan is "Para Pa Pa I'm Loving it!". Therefore, I was expecting that I would get plenty of laughs across the board. My hypothesis was disproven as there were more females than males laughing. The theme of laughter that I found to be most prevalent was humor that comes from cute child behavior

friends and I are talking about our recent class we had just left and how unfair it is for the teacher to give us a pop quiz because the whole class is talking. We were deep in our conversation but it was suddenly interrupted with loud outbursts of laughter and screaming. As we turned around I notice a young lady getting up from the table running out of the cafeteria. I felt so sorry for her because it was like a nightmare to be picked on in front of almost the entire school by cowards that only wanted

a nervous tic, or perhaps a humorous accident? Whatever the reason is, laughter is a contagious and social occurrence. In the book, Brave New World, there are many circumstances where laughter takes place. However, the people in the book are laughing for a different reason. They are not necessarily aware of what they are laughing about. It is not that they are replacing thinking with laughter, instead, they do not have the ability to comprehend what they are laughing at. They allow laughter to cover

“The sight of a full auditorium is breathtaking. If I wasn’t this nervous I would probably enjoy it, but we all know that would never happen.” He heard no laughter, and if it was because it was nonexistent or he hadn’t heard it, he wasn’t sure. “So, jokes, I could do knock knock jokes or some really long story with a cheesy punchline, but instead, let me tell you

Asra looked away and sighs dejectedly. "Why are you here, Thomas?" The taller boy smiled at Asra, a bit nervous at the sudden shift in the other's tone. "I was worried about you. You said you'd wait for me and when I came out you disappeared." He bit his lip and glanced away. "You've, uh, you've never done that before. I....I was afraid something mighta happened to ya." "Oh, something happened alright. But it wasn't with me," Asra laughed, an uncharacteristically bitter sound. He still refused

to go and I mean the thought of it a few weeks ago seemed adventurous, cool and fun. Now, I watched in horror as the bus approached the starting point of descending up the mountain. I shut my eyes tightly as I squeezed James hand. I could hear the laughter of my friends, Marissa, David, Sheila, Finn and Mike watching the stupidity of my fear. After a while, I finally opened my eyes and looked out the window despite the level we were at and my heart thumping at the thought of it I looked at the breathtaking