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John Donne: Research Analysis: Loneliness And Behaviors

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a. Upbringing b. Behaviour c. Morality d. Social set up e. Experiences f. Types of alienation g. Cultural practices While conducting a study to achieve the 2nd Objective the following variables could be incorporated by the researcher: a. Withdrawal b. Anti social behaviours c. Depression d. Silence e. Self esteem; High/low Under the 3rd Objective the following variables will be looked at a. Family background b. Environment c. Course of study d. Gender e. Financial status To fulfill the 4th Objective the following parameters will be included: a. Self exploration and realization b. Patience and determination c. Hard work and courage d. Maturity e. Acceptance f. Encouragement and support 5. HYPOTHESES: • The change of environment culminates …show more content…

. . In this poem, John Donne explores the idea of the connectedness of people. People are not isolated islands. We are all a part of a larger thing. The effects of loneliness are felt plainly or subtly depending on the personality type of a person. Tanner (1973) stated: Loneliness is something that we all have to deal with, at one time or another in our lives.The person who says, “ I am never lonely,” does not understand the meaning of the word or is fooling himself. It is a cliche that a person can feel lonely even particularly lonely in a crowd and unfortunately it is one that is only too true and all too common at college and universities. Here, surrounded by people of a similar age and, supposedly, with lots in common one can nevertheless feels wretchedly isolated and awkward. This is made worse by the sight of others who seem perfectly at ease, are rapidly making friends and are becoming embedded in groups from which one feels excluded or only tolerated on the margins. Looked at from another angle, however, it is not surprising that loneliness at college and universities is common especially among first year students. Coming to college and is a major stage in 'leaving home'. It may indeed be the first time one is away not just from the supportive familiarity of home and family, but away also from friendships that may have been built up over …show more content…

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