Donna Trenton Case Study

Donna Trenton and her four-year-old son manage to get their broken- down car to a remote repair shop. After Donna decides to peak a glance at the old shop, she discovers that the owner’s beloved dog, a huge St. Bernard with the name of Cujo, has turned rabid and is hunting down anyone who dares to cross his path. Donna has to fight to keep her son and herself alive while Cujo wanders outside, trying to make his way inside to get them both.

Donna is terrified of what Cujo might do to her cherished child and herself, but she is determined to do whatever it takes to keep her son safe. She tries to be brave against the difficult situations she is put through, for example when Cujo almost entered through the window and despite her terror to the rabid animal, she managed to close the window in time. …show more content…
Rabies normally have that effect on animals and people. They become restless, confused, and uncontrollably excited. Their behavior may be bizarre. They may hallucinate and have insomnia. Saliva production greatly increases. Spasms of the muscles in the throat and larynx occur because rabies affect the area in the brain that controls swallowing, speaking, and breathing. The spasms can be excruciatingly