Reflection on Van Gogh’s Letters: Illness and the Concept of Medication

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Reflection on Van Gogh’s Letters
The letters discussed were written to Theo van Gogh. His brother Vincent van Gogh wrote two of the letters, while Reverend Salle wrote the other two. The letter's main focus is on Vincent van Gogh's sickness and how his brother has been of much help to him. Theo van Gogh played an important role in his brother's life by offering him the necessary financial support for dealing with mental illness. As a result, Vincent van Gogh continued his painting work. The paper will reflect on the letter by analyzing how Vincent van Gogh's sickness created an agenda for discussion.
The letter from Reverend Salles focuses on Vincent van Gogh's illness. He outlines in his letters that Vincent van Gogh's mental condition has worsened and needs medical attention. These letters reflect Vincent van Gogh's challenges as he strives to become a successful painter. In one of the letters, the Reverend talks of the available options for Vincent van Gogh's condition. He asks the brother whether he plans to come to pick Vincent van Gogh up or if they should leave the matters to the police. The letter shows the Reverend's level of concern about Vincent's illness (Voskuil). However, he seems to have run out of options and doesn't know the next course of action that could help Vincent. The scenario relates to real-life events whereby people face a huge challenge when caring for the sick. People trust in the power of medicine to heal the sick. When such doesn't happen, it becomes highly challenging to deal with the issue. In this case, Reverend Salles wishes to leave the ...