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How does Michael react to the death of his wife and daughter?
After the death of his wife and daughter in a terrible accident, Michael becomes numb and nihilistic, believing that life is not meaningful or worth living. He is essentially grieving and depressed, believing that he will never be happy again. His grief even manifests itself in violence and crime, as Michael attacks a group of students for celebrating, before stealing a car and heading to Alaska.
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Why does Michael attack the group of students?
When Michael sees a group of students celebrating and being happy, he feels a sense of anger, believing that people shouldn't be happy because there is suffering in the world. Here, he is influenced by the traumatic events that he has experienced, having not properly processed his grief.
The Name of the World Essay Questions
by Denis Johnson
Essay Questions
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