Analysis Of The Poem Suicide Note By Janice Mirikitani
English 1110
April 29, 2014
Poetry Research Argument Essay
A Permanent Solution for a Temporary Problem
The poem “Suicide Note” by Janice Mirikitani is the inspiration for my discussion on the topic of college suicide. I wanted to write about this controversial issue because I’ve heard far too many stories on the news of college students ending their life. I wanted to know what is driving college students to commit suicide. Along with that, I started back to school after twenty years and could easily see why some people think it is a permanent solution for a temporary problem. In the poem, an Asian-American college student jumped to her death from her dorm window. She wasn’t discovered for two days, and when she was it was …show more content…
In the article, “The Broken Generation”, “there are an increased number of college students in North America that are reporting feelings of depression, helplessness and anxiety” (Vol 125 Issue 35). It also shows that the pressure from families and academics on the student’s mental health is a contributing factor. The poem gives the perception that the girl is a perfectionist. Along with the standards she feels her parents have for her she has unreasonable standards for herself. The poem mentions how she didn’t get high grades on her exam, “Tasks do not come easily” (Mirikitani:368, 24). I think that college campuses are recognizing the pressures students are facing and are doing what they can to help. Lakeland sent out a survey, “Healthy Mind” to students. It was developed to improve services and programs for the student community. I found it beneficial and was glad they were willing to recognize potential problems and try to help find …show more content…
Even though we have a plethora of prevention measures and education on the warning signs of suicide students, family and faculty don’t take action when they see the signs or they are not aware of the signs when they present themselves. In the article “Suicide Exposure, Awareness and Attitudes in College Students," it states, “65% reported they knew someone who attempted or died by suicide. About 21.5% endorsed being ‘suicide survivors, ' 'personally affected ' by a suicide” (46-53). This speaks to the amount of students affected by suicide. “It also revealed supports for people exposed to suicidal behavior, targeted messaging to specific groups of students and gatekeeper training with students overall is needed on campuses”
April 29, 2014
Poetry Research Argument Essay
A Permanent Solution for a Temporary Problem
The poem “Suicide Note” by Janice Mirikitani is the inspiration for my discussion on the topic of college suicide. I wanted to write about this controversial issue because I’ve heard far too many stories on the news of college students ending their life. I wanted to know what is driving college students to commit suicide. Along with that, I started back to school after twenty years and could easily see why some people think it is a permanent solution for a temporary problem. In the poem, an Asian-American college student jumped to her death from her dorm window. She wasn’t discovered for two days, and when she was it was …show more content…
In the article, “The Broken Generation”, “there are an increased number of college students in North America that are reporting feelings of depression, helplessness and anxiety” (Vol 125 Issue 35). It also shows that the pressure from families and academics on the student’s mental health is a contributing factor. The poem gives the perception that the girl is a perfectionist. Along with the standards she feels her parents have for her she has unreasonable standards for herself. The poem mentions how she didn’t get high grades on her exam, “Tasks do not come easily” (Mirikitani:368, 24). I think that college campuses are recognizing the pressures students are facing and are doing what they can to help. Lakeland sent out a survey, “Healthy Mind” to students. It was developed to improve services and programs for the student community. I found it beneficial and was glad they were willing to recognize potential problems and try to help find …show more content…
Even though we have a plethora of prevention measures and education on the warning signs of suicide students, family and faculty don’t take action when they see the signs or they are not aware of the signs when they present themselves. In the article “Suicide Exposure, Awareness and Attitudes in College Students," it states, “65% reported they knew someone who attempted or died by suicide. About 21.5% endorsed being ‘suicide survivors, ' 'personally affected ' by a suicide” (46-53). This speaks to the amount of students affected by suicide. “It also revealed supports for people exposed to suicidal behavior, targeted messaging to specific groups of students and gatekeeper training with students overall is needed on campuses”