Posted by Nibor on October 17, 2000, at 7:47:33
In reply to The Lady Who Laughed at Everything, posted by pullmarine on October 14, 2000, at 23:38:33
What an interesting puzzle! Did you make this story up? Is is for a class?
Well, I'm the one who always tries to fix things, the one who says, "Oh not, that's not the way the movie should end. This is what should happen....."
So, here's what I think should happen: The doctor fixes the woman and gets her to a "normal" thinking state, tells her what was going on, maybe even shows her some video...then lets her decide whether she wants to go back, sort of like a Living Will kind of pre-directive.
Because, just like the saying "Be careful what you wish for..." maybe the woman would like to reevaluate her position.
Nibor
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> Questions for discussion:
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> Did she choose and navigate her laughing madness ....
> Was the doctor irresponsible?
> Was choosing to let her be an abrogation of his oath?
> Was it immoral to leave her untreaded?
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