Summary Of William Carlos Williams The Use Of Force

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Hook: From television shows to books, society has an ideal image of a doctor’s behavior to their patients. In reality, doctors are human too, which means they become impatient and lose their temper as does everyone else when their authority is questioned. Looking at the role of a positive authority figure, the line between actions that are justified as a professional doctor and a moral person becomes blurry.
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Thesis: In the short story, “The Use of Force”, William Carlos Williams expresses the idea that the doctor in the story is a positive authority figure.
Claim: As one example of a positive authority trait, Williams suggests that part of being professional doctor is to ensure that the patient as well
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Although the young girl causes a tantrum refuses to be examined, the doctor understands the urgency of the diagnosis and carries on for the sake of her life. Such mindset from the doctor proves that he rightfully uses his power and takes any measure to save the lives of patients.
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Claim: Another instance that the doctor is a good authority is when Williams portrays him as someone that is knowledgeable and forthright as an experienced doctor.
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Quote: Williams demonstrates the professional characteristics of the doctor with, “...I haven’t anything in my hands. Just open up and let me see.” and “Look here, we’re going to look at your throat. You’re old enough to understand what I’m saying.”
Analysis: When the doctor is upfront and expresses the serious life or death situation, his actions reveal that he becomes straightforward to ensure that she understands the severe disease in order to cooperate. Prior experiences of seeing patients die from the same disease causes the doctor to use his knowledge to treat the girl. The doctor is displayed as favorable influential character that utilizes honesty and knowledge to save a patient from