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Brandon Genaro

English III

Fr. O’Konsky

Conrad

Conrad Jarrett is a teenager who suffers from depression. This depression stems from the

passing of his brother. His brother died in a boating accident. This accident has traumatized

Conrad. Conrad has even tried to take his own life, but his attempt failed. Conrad’s dominant

characteristic would be his pessimistic attitude. His pessimistic attitude accurately describes who

Conrad truly is. In Chapter five Conrad states, “The exchange about the razor blades reminded

him of something good about the hospital; nobody hid anything there.” Conrad talks about that

he was only comfortable in the hospital where he was put on suicide watch. In Chapter thirteen

he states, “’No,’ he says. ‘There's a guy in the closet. I don't even know him, that's the

problem.’”. Conrad says this as he is hiding his true self inside and doesn’t know how to

properly let out his emotions. In chapter nine Conrad says, “He must learn more control, cannot

allow himself the luxury of anger.” Conrad states this due to the fact that if he doesn’t control his

pessimistic attitude, then he will constantly be angry. Conrad Jarret’s depression and suicidal

tendencies add to his pessimistic attitude that dominates his other characteristics.

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