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After “Selfish” Daniel?
In her book “After Daniel” Moira Farr describes suicide as many things: a cry for help, giving up, a person at their psychological worst, fear, and even a spiritual winter, but never does she agree with the common view that suicide is a selfish act. ... By analyzing her personal life before the death of Daniel in contrast with her struggle throughout the grieving process, and her dedication to researching suicide in order to promote well-being upon others, Moira’s view that suicide is an unselfish act becomes very apparent. ... She describes her life before meeting Daniel and during their relationship prior to his suicide as a constant struggle. ... It’s obvious through her description of Daniel that his depression was far worse than the public eye could see, she explained that “Daniel experienced feelings of alienation, anxiety, and depression to a far more alarming degree… barely able to dress himself properly or function in his job as a kitchen helper at the college’s dining hall…” . ...
It was a cold day in February, Valentine’s Day in fact, when Daniel carried out his final attempt at suicide. The “Black Dogs” of depression had finally consumed Daniel and this time his attempt did not fail like past attempts. ... It was only after the initial shock had passed that Moira began recalling past events, events which were quite obviously warning signs of what Daniel had planned to do. ... In the beginning Moira’s depression grew based on the fact that she believed she had failed Daniel.
Approximate Word count = 1230
Approximate Pages = 4.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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