Girl, Interrupted- Analysis on Lisa’s Disorder
Francis Lobo (14-PPL-26)
Lisa
Lisa is the most powerful personality on the ward. Her utter disregard for authority makes her a frustrating and entertaining figure in the eyes of the other girls. Whether engaging in complicated pranks or escaping from the hospital, Lisa ensures that the routine of the ward never goes uninterrupted for long. Lisa is proud of her diagnosis as a sociopath and revels in the attention her antics earn her. Lisa is a dangerously attractive figure for the other girls, and the dark side of her personality can appear without warning. Lisa veers from extravagantly kind to perversely cruel. Kaysen meets Lisa some years after their time at McLean and is shocked to see her old friend dressed as a suburban mother, child in tow. In the course of their conversation, however, it becomes clear that Lisa’s personality is as unpredictable as ever; her new life can’t conceal Lisa’s impulsiveness and volatility.
The most reliable sign, the most universal behaviour of unscrupulous people is not …show more content…
You want to love and accept the person, but without enabling him to hurt or manipulate other people. Let the person know you are unwilling to enable his lifestyle or contribute to him hurting other people. Say, “I want to support you, but I cannot contribute to you hurting other people.” If the person is recklessly spending money and then cannot afford rent and asks to stay with you, be careful in saying “yes”. Housing this person may enable him to spend money on drugs or other harmful items, and may cause added stress to your life and living situation. Avoid giving money to a person. If he asks for money, offer to buy groceries or contribute to rent if you feel inclined to help. It can be difficult to see someone destroy his life and hurt other people, but remember that those are his decisions and you are not responsible for
Francis Lobo (14-PPL-26)
Lisa
Lisa is the most powerful personality on the ward. Her utter disregard for authority makes her a frustrating and entertaining figure in the eyes of the other girls. Whether engaging in complicated pranks or escaping from the hospital, Lisa ensures that the routine of the ward never goes uninterrupted for long. Lisa is proud of her diagnosis as a sociopath and revels in the attention her antics earn her. Lisa is a dangerously attractive figure for the other girls, and the dark side of her personality can appear without warning. Lisa veers from extravagantly kind to perversely cruel. Kaysen meets Lisa some years after their time at McLean and is shocked to see her old friend dressed as a suburban mother, child in tow. In the course of their conversation, however, it becomes clear that Lisa’s personality is as unpredictable as ever; her new life can’t conceal Lisa’s impulsiveness and volatility.
The most reliable sign, the most universal behaviour of unscrupulous people is not …show more content…
You want to love and accept the person, but without enabling him to hurt or manipulate other people. Let the person know you are unwilling to enable his lifestyle or contribute to him hurting other people. Say, “I want to support you, but I cannot contribute to you hurting other people.” If the person is recklessly spending money and then cannot afford rent and asks to stay with you, be careful in saying “yes”. Housing this person may enable him to spend money on drugs or other harmful items, and may cause added stress to your life and living situation. Avoid giving money to a person. If he asks for money, offer to buy groceries or contribute to rent if you feel inclined to help. It can be difficult to see someone destroy his life and hurt other people, but remember that those are his decisions and you are not responsible for