Friday, October 8, 2010
Post #1
I thought the most interesting part of the scene we watched today was the hospital scene. When Kemmerick begins convulsing and Paul runs to get the doctor, the doctor did not even know who he was. This is yet another example of dehumanization. Even when the orderly says that Kemmerick has an amputated leg, the doctor still does not recognize him. This shows the way that soldiers are merely turning into numbers rather than people. The doctor also just allowed Kemmerick to die without even attempting to save his life. The doctor views him as just another man dying in bed 26.
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Yeah, I though that was crazy. I can't even imagine what it would be like to be on your deathbed with a medical staff all around you and no medical attention. I know I get pissed off when I'm at the doctor and I have to wait like 2 hours for a simple cold. It really reminds me of that story about this homeless man that was dying on the streets of New York and not a soul called 911. I recall the news saying that if the man had recieved attention earlier, he would have survived. It is a sad truth. But in the defense of the spectators, how do you know the man is dead if homeless people are usually sleeping anyway?
ReplyDeletei saw that on the news too! but a guy did stop to ask the man if he was alright but he just left too...
ReplyDeleteInteresting discussion
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