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“Depression is Contagious�

Leo Tolstoy once said, “Happy families are alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.� In essence, all unhappy families have their own unique reasons for feeling so. The extent to which they are unhappy varies as well. By analyzing individual conflict and struggles, the novel Ordinary People by Judith Guest, examines human nature and unique forms of “unhappiness.�

Buck’s death is symbolic of the loss of stability for the Jarrett family. This loss is immediately expressed by Conrad’s clinical depression and attempted suicide. As an adolescent, Conrad was forced to take on the burden of guilt and blame, with no help from Beth. The extreme tragedy, and its psychological implications, so early in his life caused for him to lose all connections with his peers and lose his desire for happiness. Once Conrad began to open up and communicate his feelings with Dr. Berger, he accomplished his first step towards recovery, admittance.......

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