Medical Journal

By: Kevin Bui

That Mysterious Miracle Potion

The AnalysisThe Friar concocts a potion, that puts

its subject into a state of suspended animation:Undetectable BreathUndetectable PulseCold BodyDeath-like Appearance

The ResearchThe Potion has many effects, which

makes it a compound of several ingredients as no natural poisons would have all of these effects.It is easy to put a person to sleep, but

most substances that cause lowered heart-rate and reduce breathing would come with unwanted side effects: vomiting, itchiness,

DEATH.

The ConclusionThe draught is very complicated, and

it seemed like there was a chance that it would fail. The Friar only mentions it when Juliet proved brave enough.Having your heart rate and breathing

restricted to such an extent is also very dangerous.(Don’t Forget This Is A Fictional Piece)

Applying Modern SciencesWith today’s sciences, you have two

options to be put in suspended animation:1.Cryogenics (Irreversible at Present)2.Hydrogen Sulphide (Tested Only On Rats)Both processes are incomplete. Cryogenics

is used only on legally dead patients for testing and hydrogen sulphide has only be used on rats and mice.

Close Examinations of Act V Deaths

ParisFirst DeathMurdered: RapierSuspected Murderer: RomeoWitness Account: Boy/Paige

“My Lord fought with Romeo until he was slain”

RomeoSecond DeathSuicide: PoisonEvidence: Small vial found in victim’s hands

See Autopsy Report For More DetailsNo Witnesses

JulietLast DeathSuicide: Dagger Through HeartDetails: Dagger Found Embedded in heart. Stiff hands made dagger difficult to remove.No Witnesses

SummaryKnown Information

Romeo Kills ParisRomeo Commits SuicideJuliet “rises” from graveJuliet Commits SuicideFriar confirms Summary to be Correct

ConclusionBoth Parties have made amends.

Victims of the Montague/Capulet Feud

CUT-YEWOPEN MEDICAL EXAMINER5301 SW 31st AVENUE

Verona ItalyNAME: Mercutio AUTOPSY NO: 95-0665 SEX: Male DATE OF AUTOPSY: 08/15/1595RACE: White TIME OF AUTOPSY: 3:07 P.M.AGE: 20 DOB: 07/27/1575 PROSECTORS: Dr. Al-Gorey and Dr. Quack

-------------------------------------------------------------------FINAL PATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSES:

I.5cm RAPIER WOUND IN THORAXII.SEVERAL CUTS AND PUNCTURES ON FOREARMS

Opinion:Mercutio died from a quick stab into his chest with a rapier. Width of the wound matches width of convicted murderer’s weapon.

Manner of Death is Determined to be: Murder

CUT-YEWOPEN MEDICAL EXAMINER5301 SW 31st AVENUE

Verona ItalyNAME: Tybalt Capulet AUTOPSY NO: 95-0666SEX: Male DATE OF AUTOPSY: 08/15/1595RACE: White TIME OF AUTOPSY: 5:38 P.M.AGE: 22 DOB: 10/30/1573PROSECTORS: Dr. Al-Gorey and Dr. Quack

-------------------------------------------------------------------FINAL PATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSES:

I.MULTIPLE PENETRATION AND INCISION WOUNDS ON FOREARMS AND TORSO CAUSED BY A RAPIERII.DEEPER PENETRATION WOUNDS FOUND ON ABDOMEN

OPINION:Tybalt fought with another until pain, exhaustion, and uncontrolled bleeding caused him to pass out and die.

Manner of Death is Determined to be: Murder

CUT-YEWOPEN MEDICAL EXAMINER5301 SW 31st AVENUE

Verona ItalyNAME: Lady Montague AUTOPSY NO: 95-0777 SEX: Female DATE OF AUTOPSY: 08/17/1595RACE: White TIME OF AUTOPSY: 2:20 A.M.AGE: 30 DOB: 12/16/1565PROSECTORS: Dr. Al-Gorey and Dr. Quack

-------------------------------------------------------------------FINAL PATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSES:

I.NO WOUNDS, DRUG USE, OR ABNORMALITIES TO REPORT

Opinion:Lady Montague according to her husband died of grief. All evidence suggests this is the COD.

Manner of Death is Determined to be: Natural

CUT-YEWOPEN MEDICAL EXAMINER5301 SW 31st AVENUE

Verona ItalyNAME: Paris AUTOPSY NO: 95-0998SEX: Male DATE OF AUTOPSY: 08/18/1595RACE: White TIME OF AUTOPSY: 03:15 A.M.AGE: 18 DOB: 11/25/1577PROSECTORS: Dr. Al-Gorey and Dr. Quack

-------------------------------------------------------------------FINAL PATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSES:

I.SEVERAL CUTS AND BRUISES: MANY MORE THAN THE AMOUNT FOUND ON TYBALT’S BODY

OpinionParis, being less skilled than Tybalt, was quickly slain by Romeo. Paris tired out and bled to death.

Manner of Death is Determined to be: Man-Slaughter

CUT-YEWOPEN MEDICAL EXAMINER5301 SW 31st AVENUE

Verona ItalyNAME: Romeo AUTOPSY NO: 95-0999SEX: Male DATE OF AUTOPSY: 08/18/1595RACE: White TIME OF AUTOPSY: 05:35 A.M.AGE: 18 DOB: 11/25/1577PROSECTORS: Dr. Al-Gorey and Dr. Quack

-------------------------------------------------------------------FINAL PATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSES:

I.SEVERAL CUTS AND BRUISESII.ILLEGAL POISON FOUND IN SYSTEM

OpinionRomeo commits suicide shortly after reaching his determined “final resting place”.

Manner of Death is Determined to be: Suicide

CUT-YEWOPEN MEDICAL EXAMINER5301 SW 31st AVENUE

Verona ItalyNAME: Juliet AUTOPSY NO: 95-1000 SEX: Female DATE OF AUTOPSY: 08/18/1595RACE: White TIME OF AUTOPSY: 7:20 A.M.AGE: 13 DOB: 06/18/1582PROSECTORS: Dr. Al-Gorey and Dr. Quack

-------------------------------------------------------------------FINAL PATHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSES:

I.LARGE KNIFE WOUND THROUGH HEARTII.TRACES OF UNIDENTIFIABLE SUBSTANCE IN SYSTEM

Opinion:Juliet committed suicide over body of her dead husband.

Manner of Death is Determined to be: Suicide

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http://www.worldbookonline.com/advanced/article?id=ar142420&st=suspended+animation

Nancy J. Turner and Adam F. Szczawinski. Common Poisonous Plants and Mushrooms of North America.

Portland, Oregon: Timber Press, 1991

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