Free Will: A Character Analysis

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Will, a wealthy, handsome, young, man lands himself in a critical motorcycle accident, resulting in him being paralyzed from the neck down. After his accident he lives with his parents, becomes depressed and suicidal, and only accepts visits from his doctor. His girlfriend who was with him from before the accident falls in love with his best friend. He is lonely, and has no one to talk to. Louisa, a young, peppy, energetic, girl looses her job in the bakery she had been working at all her life. She needs a job to support her family, and is desperate for opportunities. She dresses in bright, colorful, childlike, clothing, and always has a positive attitude.
There was a job opening to be a caretaker for Will, she applies and gets the job.

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