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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the movie, "Through a Glass Darkly," the hallucination that the actress has is about what?

2. What term does Styron give to the loss of a parent or something early in life?

3. What does Styron do to try and stop the hopeless feelings?

4. Styron compares the theories about depression to the theories about what?

5. What is so frustrating about depression for artists, musicians, and scientists?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Styron's thoughts about human resiliency and social report and provide examples from the book. How important are each of these to an individual's recovery and survival?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Styron's account of his treatment, including his treatment during hospitalization, and its impact on his recovery. Use examples from the book to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss in detail how Styron's illness affected him while he was in Paris to accept his award. Follow him through the course of that day and explain how changes in his mood affected him at various points during his activities that day. Explain his mood shifts by following the narrative as Styron reveals his moods to the reader.

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