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Why do authors choose diseases that are mysterious in origin?

Are illnesses in literature strictly medical?

It's Never Just Heart Disease... And Rarely Just An Illness

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An English mini-project.

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1
Are illnesses in literature strictly medical?
No, there is always a non-medical reason behind the illness
yes, illnesses in literature are strictly medical
2
Why do authors choose diseases that are mysterious in origin?
They did not choose diseases with mysterious origins
To intrigue the audience with uncertainty
They are more fun to write about
So they could create their own symptoms
3
Why are disease not created equal?
Some diseases are more physically pleasing than emotionally
Some disease are curable
All diseases are equal in literature.
Some diseases such as TB were uncommon
4
What is symbolic of the detective's death?
A sedentary lifestyle will kill you.
Drinking too much caused liver disease.
His loneliness caused his death.
Drinking causes heart disease.
5
What's the fourth principal governing the use of disease in literature?
Not all disease are picturesque
Not all diseases are created equal
It should have strong symbolic or metaphorical possibilities
It should be mysterious in origin
6
Why use heart disease in literature?
It's interesting to write about.
It's a well known disease.
The physical & symbolic importance is favored in literature
7
Did Florence and Edward have literal heart disease?
yes
no
8
Why did authors use TB frequently in literature in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries?
TB was an evident disease during that time, effecting many
TB rarely effected anymore, making it an interesting topic
TB was rarely talked about during these time periods