Reasons For Teddy's Suicide

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Teddy becomes delusional about death because of how his family neglects him. Because Teddy is obsessed with death and how he is treated he becomes suicidal. With the vision imprinted once he dies he will be returned to another body; he also has other reasons to become suicidal. His family life is another reason for Teddy to be delusional and suicidal. His parents pay little to no attention to him. Even his sister despises him constantly yelling she hates him. Because he is more mature for his age he can have a sense of depression and have suicidal thoughts. His mother pays little attention to him and ignores him. Mr. McArdle is only worried about his possessions like his bag and camera. Teddy sees how they all treat him saying, “They love

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