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Wit: The Hospitalization Of Dr. Vivian Bearing

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The film “Wit” delved into the hospitalization of Dr. Vivian Bearing once she was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, delving into topics like the dehumanization of patients as a result of the hospital culture. I found this movie very memorable and emotional, because it went through influential scenes that made me feel connected to Dr. Vivian. The movie also used the differences between the patient’s conversations with the nurse and with her former student, Jason to emphasize the dehumanization of patients. Whenever Jason visited her, he focused on trying to figure out whether the current treatment that she is on is effective, instead of seeing her more as an actual person who was suffering from physical and emotional pain. I was initially very

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