Chapters 28 through 30 Summary and Analysis

In Chapter 28, during the car ride to Dr. Burrow's office, Jodie stayed mute and didn't react to her favorite songs on the radio. As soon as Jodie saw Dr. Burrows, she became enraged and had a tantrum. Dr. Burrows stayed cool and motioned for Cathy to stay put. Jodie screamed and then kicked and threw all the toys and kids' furniture against the walls. She grabbed a clump of her hair and pulled it out. She struggled and spat and then went limp.

In a calm, quiet voice Dr. Burrows assured her that she was there to help her. She told her that the problem was too big for her to fix by herself. Dr. Burrows asked Cathy how Jodie had been, hoping that Jodie would join in and respond herself. Cathy told the doctor that her entire family...