Cornelius always wanted to build a successful business and become a millionaire. Just before he turns 40, he "goes public" and his business is publicly traded on the stock market. This move makes him a millionaire. After he celebrates, he no longer knows what to do with his life. He feels "lost" and his life no longer has any meaning. He then takes his own life. What type of suicide did Cornelius commit?

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Cornelius committed anomic suicide, which occurs when an individual feels disconnected from society due to a sudden change in their social or economic circumstances, leading to a sense of normlessness or lack of social regulation. In this case, Cornelius feels lost and without purpose after achieving his goal of becoming a millionaire and having his business go public, indicating a breakdown in his connection to societal norms and expectations.

Cornelius Always Wanted to Build a Successful Business and Become