During this section of the book, the father in the Schiller family commits suicide. His suicide changes the family and their ways greatly. There is little explanation behind his suicide, and when Claire is asked why she thinks her husband committed suicide, she says, "He was sad." This is clearly the great loss of the family that is described in the synopsis. I think suicide brings different emotions to individuals based on personal experience.
In my humble opinion, I think that suicide is very selfish. I also understand that suicide is very serious. I know that people who have this kind of issue feel like they are often alone and the world is against them, which is a probable skewed perception. However, when an individual follows through with the act of suicide, their issues do not evaporate into thin air. Instead, they are dumped into the laps of their loved ones. The loved ones have little explanation, and are left hanging. Even though suicide notes can offer closure to the parents, the siblings, the friends, the significant others, the true reasoning behind the choice to follow through can never be unearthed. Also, it shouldn't take a suicide to realize just how many loved ones that were there to support this individual. That is why I firmly believe in never ending a conversation on a bitter note, and I think it is important to always tell the people that you love that you love them. In any time of loneliness and hopelessness, I would rather a friend call me because they know that I love and care about them than turn to an extreme measure such as self harm, or even suicide.
What are your thoughts on suicide?
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hmmm interesting question. I think you are right in saying that is is selfish. However, I think most people who commit suicide believe that they hurt the world more then they help it. I don't know if thats true, but that would explain why they would ignore all the love they recieve from family members.
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