The prisoner is socially isolated from others, his human contacts reduced to superficial transactions with staff and infrequent contact with family and friends. He/She is almost completely dependent on prison staff, even more than is usual in the prison setting, for the provisions of all his or her basic needs, with their few movements tightly controlled and observed. Confinement to a small, sparsely furnished cell with little or no view of the outside world and with limited access to fresh aid and natural light, they live in an environment with little stimulation and few opportunities to occupy themselves. We’ll start with an overview of the history of solitary confinement. The first experiment of solitary confinement in the United States was in 1829 at the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.
When I am in solitude my thoughts are more liberated. The absence of distractions and others opinions creates an almost pure reflection of my thought. For me, solitude is a necessary relief from social activities and is most appreciated when there is a lack of free time. I have transitioned to both extremes in a short period of time so I can easily compare the two. Nearly two years ago I didn't have a job, girlfriend, school or many friends.
De Jong-Gierveld (1987) as cited in Griffin (2010, p3) define loneliness as: ‘A situation experienced by the individual as one where there is an unpleasant or inadmissible lack of (quality of) certain relationships. This includes situations in which a number of existing relationships is smaller than considered desirable or admissible or situations where the intimacy one wishes for has not been realised. Thus, loneliness is seen to involve the manner in which a person experiences and evaluates his or her isolation and lack of communication with other people.’ Similarly, Age UK (2011, p7) define it as: ‘Loneliness…can be understood as an individual’s personal, subjective sense of lacking these things (social or familial contact, community involvement, or access to services) to the extent that they are wanted or needed.’ Both De Jong-Gierveld (1987) and Age UK (2011) view loneliness as the absence of an individual to be socially connected to some form of relationship hence, the feeling of alienation. They have also identified that loneliness occurs when an emotional fulfilment of an individual to be needed or wanted by another individual is missing. Therefore these authors convey that
They were forced to live in intolerable conditions, and tortured mentally and physically by the “guards”. The “guards”, on the other hand, were given uniforms and were instructed to maintain “law and order” in the prison. They were not given strict guidelines as how to keep the peace, and were even encouraged to strategize on their own how to handle situations with the “prisoners”. As time went on, otherwise unassertive subjects that were placed in the “guard” position became more and more aggressive. Prior to the experiment a “guard”, Guard A, wrote in his diary “As I am a pacifist and nonaggressive individual.
According to Freudian’s theory he displays signs of a core issue referred to as Fear of Intimacy. This issue leads a person to become detached because they have “overpowering feelings that emotional closeness will seriously hurt or destroy them” (Freudian). For example, he does not have any relationships outside of his family, and even when he is at home he remains guarded. Home is where people get comfortable and let their real selves shine. However, Gregor continues “locking the doors at night, even at home” (Kafka 9).
Those who would disagree with the idea that the panopticon is an ethical form of punishment would argue that it is wrong to leave the prisoners alone. They would have a problem with the permanent solitary confinement. They would argue that the prisoners should be allowed to leave the cell every now and then. They would have a problem with the fact that the prisoners have no privacy because of the constant visibility. They would not like the fact that the prisoners are not allowed to socialize with anyone else because they do not have a chance to make any friends or even help pass the time by just hanging out with someone who is also in their position.
What words come to mind when you think of solitude? (Follow up,,,) 8. Can you tell me about a particular instance when you were in a social environment, but would have preferred to be alone? 9. Can you tell me about a particular instance when you were alone, but would have preferred to be in a social
They think they are little or nothing they can do to improve their condition. The factor of loneliness is a person’s social contact. Lonely people expect themselves to have more social contact. Loneliness also caused by shyness and fear. The reason to help the lonely people is because they are unhappy and unable to socialize.
Although I love my friends, sometimes, when I spend too much time with them, I begin to grow sick of being in the company of others and all I want is some time to relax by myself. It is common that by the second night of sleepovers I leave to go home and to my bed for some nice time for some soothing music and time to write in my journal. Wouldn’t it make sense that people will feel well rested when they rest? Then why wouldn’t they do it? Alone time is essential for feeling yourself.
Your social circle keeps getting smaller with years. And the clammy fingers of death play a fearsome tune on your spine. Failing health, along with a decreased level of activity or social life can make old age frightening. Visualize, my dear friends, an old man sitting next to a solitary window in his room…looking outside, he is pondering….. God never planned it this way; I’ll never believe God expected better of us and more He expected faith, trust, love, and caring Laughter filling the air; many faces to adore But loneliness and solitude are the reality today Busy, busy lives all hurrying to and fro And I sit here lonely in my rocking chair For that knock that never comes to my door Take time to talk to people older than yourself, and the older, the better. When was the last time you sat down with someone two or more generations before yours and had a really good