Monday, May 16, 2011

Pages 150- 168

Susanna tells of how she hasd to hire a lawyer to get her records from McLean. This is ow she finds out that she has Borderline personality Disorder. She has some disagreements to this claim. She relates some aspects of the disorder to her life but there are also other aspects that are totally wrong and can realte to everyone. She tells of how many of the symptoms can be traced back to many girls her age such as promiscuity, and self damaging activities. Susanna tells about all fo the girls and where tey are now. georgina is out and living in Canbride, her and Susanna keep in touch. She is married. A few years later Susanna runs into Lisa in Harvard Square. She is much more reformed than she was while in the jospital. She has a young son now and cares for him very well. Susanna tels the brief story of her short affair with her high school English teacher. This seems ot be a part of her self damaging activities due to her disorder. Susanna ends the story with a short paragraph briefly stating that all people wish to be young, beautiful, and joyful to others.

1. In your opinon, does Susanna show obvious signs of Borderline personality Disorder?
2. How has Lisa changed?
3. Has Susanna changed since leaving the hospital?

3 comments:

  1. 1) i believe that only when she acts out she shows signs but other than that she seems completly normal.
    2) Lisa has a child and she is happier than before.
    3) Susanna is married now

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  2. 1. Yes, her emotions are very uneasy and her actions are drastic.
    2. Lisa has a child.
    3. The only change is that she is married.

    -Alex

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  3. 1. Yes, she can't think straight. She has suicidal thoughts, unstability, and reckless behavior.
    2. Lisa had a kid and is now living her life and raising her kid the way she always dreamed to. She also takes her kid to temple.
    3. Yes, she gets married, and she is more aware of her problems.
    -Val

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