Death becomes the ultimate test of patriotism. ... Next the reasons they commit suicide are reiterated as the text of their "farewell" notes, drawing the comparison of love for ones country to the love in a new marriage. ... The second animal figure is a rabbit which is a symbol of love and faithfulness. ... Her love and dedication to her husband is the love and dedication he has to Japan. ... This is a story of patriotism and a love story. ...

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The Awakening by Kate Chopin The Awakening by Kate Chopin's is a controversial novel full of symbolism. The meaning of each place and objects creates major symbols throughout the novel. She uses many symbolic meanings throughout the story to describe the emotional state of the character Edna...

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Not wanting her fiancé and family to see her in pain for her final months, Brittany, as well as her family and fiancé decided to move to Oregon which is one of the only states that has legalized the Dying with Dignity Act and plans to take the prescription on November 1st, 2014 surrounded by her loved ones. ... Patients who receive this prescription have to be deemed terminally ill by two different doctors and go under a myriad of tests and therapy to ensure they are not suicidal or depressed. ... Watching someone you love and care about actively die is devastating and painful. ...

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Sterling, Elizabeth comes to the following conclusion; "In a strange way, I had fallen in love with my depression. ... I loved it because I thought it was all I had. ... For a person who's had a bad day due to an argument with a friend, or a lower mark on a test then expected, to read a book about a girl who's bad days involved an alcoholic father, bouts with anorexia and skipping gym class to cut in the locker room, would, in my opinion make them realize how petty their problems probably are, and that they should feel lucky that is the worst they have to go threw on a day to da...

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When looking back at one's life, it seems as though everyone always looks to the points in life where things went wrong, for example, cheating on a girlfriend, failing a test, getting in a huge fight with family. ... To fall in love is what she fear'd to look on! ... He no longer believes in the true love he thought he had shared with Desdemona, which drives him to the point of plotting to murder her. ...

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The debate whether physician assisted suicide should be legalized is not likely to be resolved in the near future, but with assisted suicide being legal in Oregon, the issue will definitely be studied and tested (Leone 15). ... She goes to note that love is what matters, and other matters are left unresolved and unimportant (19). ... People with a terminal illness shouldn't have to die a degrading and painful death; rather, a peaceful, gentle, quick experience in the arms of people they love. ... Others, however, may define life as the touch, the smile, and the love of family and ...

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Depression can come from several different things, such as a loss of something like a job, a loved one, a limb such as an arm or leg, or anything else that might be held dear to that person. ... The only resolution to this problem is to go in favor of a right to self-determination in the matter of suicide, subject to appropriate tests of competency."...

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The significance of the last two points is emphasized by findings that alcoholic suicide attempters who used highly lethal methods scored relatively low on suicidal-intent tests. ... (7) "Anniversary" suicide is characterized by use of the same method or date as a dead loved one, usually a family member. ...

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It may also be possible that the genetic factor that is passed down is not one of depression, but one of over-sensitivity to psychosocial stressors, which would help to further explain certain inconsistencies of genetic testing in this area of study. ...

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People through the ages have asked, why does one commit or attempt suicide, especially someone that has so much to live for. Suicide occurs across all racial and social groups. Sometime during our lives someone who has attempted or committed suicide will touch us all. Just exactly what is suicid...

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