“Suicide. It’s something I’ve been thinking about. Not too seriously, but I have been thinking about it,” states Hannah Baker in the Netflix original series, “Thirteen Reasons Why” (Shmoop). Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s own death. On March 30, 2017, executive producers, Diana Son and Tom McCarthy premiered the television series “Thirteen Reasons Why”, a show which became an overnight sensation. “Netflix’s teen suicide drama tackles its touchy subject in a thoughtful and interesting way. A steady 13-episode descent into grief and emotional confusion, 13 Reasons Why is an honorably mature piece of young adult adaptation which takes a butterfly-effect view of teenage suicide in the 21st century” (Fienberg). The fictional
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Nevertheless, two of the people she considers responsible because of what they did not do. Clay Jensen, the protagonist of the series, is a kind but socially awkward teen. Reality becomes quite evident to viewers, and Clay, that Hannah has romantic interests in Clay, and would like for their friendship to evolve into more. Clay Jensen, mired in his social awkwardness and inexperience, does not know how to act upon learning of Hannah’s affection. By the final episode, the message is quite clear that Clay’s inability to deliver on Hannah’s hope of romantic love seems to be a contributing factor in her decision to end her life. Katelyn Hill, a junior student at Franklin County High School states, “ Although Clay does not express himself clearly soon enough, he still enjoyed her company and he should not have been any part of the reason Hannah killed herself. This series is interesting, though more points could have been added for the reassurredness of the plot.” Although many people enjoyed Thirteen Reasons Why, some people simply did not adore the show. According to “‘13 Reasons Why’ offers the wrong solution to teen struggles,” by Jack VanNoord, he states: I’m the father of two daughters -- one still in high school. I’m also a middle school teacher. Last Thursday, I sat down at 7 p.m. to watch a few of
Nevertheless, two of the people she considers responsible because of what they did not do. Clay Jensen, the protagonist of the series, is a kind but socially awkward teen. Reality becomes quite evident to viewers, and Clay, that Hannah has romantic interests in Clay, and would like for their friendship to evolve into more. Clay Jensen, mired in his social awkwardness and inexperience, does not know how to act upon learning of Hannah’s affection. By the final episode, the message is quite clear that Clay’s inability to deliver on Hannah’s hope of romantic love seems to be a contributing factor in her decision to end her life. Katelyn Hill, a junior student at Franklin County High School states, “ Although Clay does not express himself clearly soon enough, he still enjoyed her company and he should not have been any part of the reason Hannah killed herself. This series is interesting, though more points could have been added for the reassurredness of the plot.” Although many people enjoyed Thirteen Reasons Why, some people simply did not adore the show. According to “‘13 Reasons Why’ offers the wrong solution to teen struggles,” by Jack VanNoord, he states: I’m the father of two daughters -- one still in high school. I’m also a middle school teacher. Last Thursday, I sat down at 7 p.m. to watch a few of