Name Your Symptom by Jim Harmon
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Author | Harmon, Jim, 1933-2010 |
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Illustrator | Weiss |
Title | Name Your Symptom |
Note | Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Summary | "Name Your Symptom" by Jim Harmon is a science fiction narrative crafted in the mid-20th century. The story follows psychiatrist Henry Infield as he grapples with the implications of technological "Cures" that suppress mental illnesses, portraying a society where individuals rely on mechanical aids to manage their psychological issues. The exploration of mental health and the consequences of relying on artificial solutions rather than understanding the underlying problems form the core of the book's premise. In the narrative, Infield, disillusioned with the efficacy of the Cures he dispenses, decides to experience life without any such mechanical aids. This leads him to confront the fabricated realities created by these Cures and the societal structure that upholds them. Through encounters with various characters like Clyde Morgan, a fellow psychiatrist, and George Price, a fervent advocate for enforcing these Cures, Infield's journey evolves into a fight for individuality and authentic sanity. Ultimately, his courageous defiance against these societal norms culminates in a tragic confrontation with lightning, symbolizing the dire consequences of rejecting one's authenticity in favor of imposed constructs. The story serves as both a cautionary tale and a reflection on the nature of mental health, freedom, and the societal pressures that influence individual identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | Science fiction |
Subject | Short stories |
Subject | Psychiatrists -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 51202 |
Release Date | Feb 13, 2016 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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