In the play, "whose life is it anyway" written by Brian Clarke, the intense argument of committing Voluntary Euthanasia is discussed. The protagonist of the play, Ken Harrison, once an imaginative, devoted sculptor, endures a terrible car crash. Following a lengthy operation, Ken is paralysed from the neck down, he is informed that he may never be able to move his body ever again. After staying in hospital for a short period of time, Ken realises that he no longer wishes to be kept alive. .
The plays sole purpose is to discuss an individuals right to commit voluntary euthanasia versus medical science and human rights. Ken wishes to be discharged from the hospital (taken off life supporting machines) so that he will die. Dr Emerson, Head doctor, is fighting against Ken being discharged because he feels he could help Ken slowly recover limited movement and become more happy with his life, as he seen before. Emerson also claims Ken is unable to make such serious decisions concerning his own life (or death) since he is clinically depressed.
The language that the play is written in, overall, is serious yet provocative on many levels but with the addition of poignant humour predominantly spoken from Ken, to express himself;.
"Ah, then i fooled her.after her last round, a mate of mine came in.and smuggled me out.we went midnight skateboarding.only problem was i was the skateboard" .
and confident humour from John, the black hospital keeper.
Ken is the star of the play, who experiences a horrific car accident. Although being severally disabled, Ken continually expresses his thoughts and feelings with black (poignant) humour. After spending time in hospital and noticing how members of staff interact with him, he realises he is never going to be treated as an equal again. Ken hates being treated with overwhelming sympathy and something other than a normal human being (in the case of Mrs. Boyle), even when not deserved.
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