Suicide in literature a crime of passion in "Othello". The play "Antony and Cleopatra" ends with five suicides, including the deaths of both Antony and Cleopatra. Ophelia commits suicide in "Hamlet" following the death of her father. The subject of suicide itself is controversial. While the act of suicide can be symbolic in literature, the act itself still possesses the ability to cause controversy in the real world. Kate Chopin's novel, "The Awakening", was extremely controversial when it was released in 1899. Some authors who have created characters that commit suicide have committed suicide themselves. Ernest Hemingway shot himself in 1961; Some of
Suicide in Lithuania of 100,000 people in Lithuania committed suicide. In contrast, according to a report of the World Health Organization, in 1995 this number peaked at almost 46 out of 100,000. Suicide in Lithuania Suicide in Lithuania has become a significant social issue in the country due to its high rate. Social and financial problems in Lithuania are thought to be important factors behind the high rate of suicides. According to Onutė Davidonienė, director of the State Mental Health Center, a major reason behind the dramatic rise in suicides over the last decade is the economic and social transition. This can be