Sybil By Dr. Atcheson

Firstly, Dr. Cornelia Wilbur played by Jessica Lange is the psychiatrist that Dr. Atcheson refers Sybil to for treatment. Wilbur discovers that her mentally unstable patient is suffering from severe blackouts in which she forgets what happens during that specific period of time. She continues to meet with Sybil, and they form a strong relationship. Wilbur discovers that her patient has 16 different identities including a French girl named Vickie and an angry child named Peggy. She tries to explain the situation to Dr. Atcheson, but he laughs it off as a fabrication. Wilbur believes that Sybil is suffering from multiple personality disorder due to past traumatic events. She visits Sybil’s father who denies any wrongdoing by his wife Hattie. However, due to their strong bond, Sybil allows Wilbur to hypnotize her, and the differing personalities fall into harmony. …show more content…
She is a nine-year old girl who believes that she still lives with her parents in the Midwest. Peggy demonstrates the anger that Sybil once had due to her mother’s abuse. Essentially, she breaks glass and throws violent tantrums to display the anger that she has for Hattie. Peggy enjoys painting and drawing but fears hands, music, and dishtowels as they trigger memories of abuse. She does not seem to like Sybil or wish to associate with her based on Dr. Wilbur’s sessions. Peggy is extremely violent and attempts to break the window of her apartment. In her presence, the film often depicts flashbacks of Hattie abusing Sybil as well. Peggy is simply disgusted over the fact that Sybil will not recognize her mother’s