![]() ![]() Connie is treated like an experiment and surgeons cannot wait to operate on her brain. Like Connie, they lose all privileges and are not allowed to make decisions for themselves. ![]() ![]() The book is also not as interested in the nature of mental illness as it is in the way that people considered to be mentally ill are treated. ![]() Degrees of madness are not really compared in the novel Jackrabbit's condition is most likely some kind of anxiety disorder that could be assuaged with therapy and the addition of an emotional support dog Connie would be less easy to help. These violence episodes are considered more than anger, and are likely caused by some level of sociopathy. Not all of those suffering from mental illness in the book are violent, but Connie is, as is the father of her child. The key theme of the novel is mental illness, although the author does not seem to differentiate between emotional conditions and full blown 'madness' Jackrabbit is admitted into a mental asylum because he is having trouble making decisions, whilst Connie receives visits from imaginary friends and seems to have schizophrenic episodes. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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