The Loved One

Intro The composer’s use satirical techniques to show humility’s countless attempts to cheat death and by doing so, leads to the death of spiritual, emotional and cultural death of our society. Through the two texts, “The Loved One” by Evelyn Waugh a post-war satirical novel written in 1948 that deals with the superficiality and materialism of the funeral industry in modern day society and “death” an episode of the popular British sitcom Absolutely Fabulous written in the 90’s that comments on the

Waugh’s satirical novel, The Loved One, follows the lives of Dennis Barlow, an Englishman, and Aimée Thanatogenos and Mr. Joyboy – Americans – each a mortician in his or her own regard. Through his satirical style, characterization and setting, and abrupt transitions, Waugh comments on the self-serving tendencies of humans and the drastic consequences those can have. Through the interactions of Englishmen and Americans, Waugh depicts the cultural differences between those from his home country of

paper there will be examples and topics about taking care of loved ones while they deal with mental and physical health issues. There will be references from the sources Experiencing the Lifespan, myageingparent.com, and Care of the Elderly. Taking Care While Caretaking The video from Speak Your Mind was called, “Taking Care While Caretaking.” The video contained information about the stress that caretakers go through while their loved one declines due to mental or physical health. Dr. Doug Heck, a

separation. Flight may seem as a positive solution to such a life of problems and discrimination, however, holds very negative aspects in family settings. Abandoning your own and severing those mutual bonds plays a significant role in the life of the loved ones left behind. Most are left recovering from their loss, or completely lose hope such as Hagar. Solomon leaving his wife Ryna and children behind was necessary sacrifice he had to make in order to be free. Solomon is never punished or looked down

found a sense of comfort in my best friend. I could smell her fruit scented shampoo as she laid her head on my shoulders and clung onto me. As our group of friends surrounded us, we all hold on to one another, finding solace within each other. This was the first time I mourned a death of someone I loved. Each hour that passed through the day was difficult. Everyone went through the motions of their daily school routines, except for the conversations and laughter that usually filled the halls. Preparations

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were her primary caretakers. Mary experienced extreme pain and was consistently and heavily medicated. As she grew weaker, unable to swallow pills, we used a mortar and pestle to grind her pills, mix them with applesauce and feed them to her. Late one evening Lynn was with me, as she had volunteered to sleep in the recliner next to Mary’s hospital bed. As midnight approached, Lynn and I tried to get Mary to take her applesauce medication mixture. However, after two bites she refused,

War and its effects on soldiers hurts the soldiers themselves, their families and all of society in an irrational way. Overall, war takes the biggest toll on soldiers themselves as it can leave them with psychological disorders in the aftermath of the war. These types of disorders should be able to be avoided as “the actual emotional effects of war on soldiers can be distressing and it seems so unfair to the family and friends of veterans that after all they've been through, they continue to suffer

faith is more than just believing in something. Real faith includes acting on that faith. To have faith in yourself and challenge yourself takes real faith. Faith comes into play when we lose a loved one. Death challenges our faith in many ways. Faith can believe the loved one is now in a better place. One may question faith after a death. A sudden death can cause loss of faith. Why was he or she taken? Why were prayers unanswered? Why is the world so cruel? Why did he or she get sick? Faith can be

give her. He did not shield her from the horrors of war and therefore she became the horrors by exploring and connecting with the natives. This is just one example of the results that come from impurities taking over the ones soldiers love at home, it is imperative that when a soldier goes overseas he does not bring the darkness back with him. One more recipient of this medal should be Kiowa. Kiowa helps the others preserve what