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 Singapore out, two committed suicide and the rest backing down after seeing the first suicides. This case shook the island and many were appalled by the incident. Peer pressure and a lack of maturity were blamed for the incident. This case revealed brought media attention to teenage suicides in Singapore and how peer pressure can be used to manipulate the young. Critics blame Singapore for having high stress levels which lead to a higher amount of suicide. There is also much criticism towards the way Singapore deals with suicide victims and survivors. For example, critics point out the fact that suicide