Why did John not feel free?
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Re: Why did John not feel free?
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I agree with you. I would also add that perhaps he perceives his worthiness to the world is based on his achievements, and build his self-esteem on the basis that he has to constantly achieve a greater form of success. This is a lot of pressure, even for high performing people, and can be devastating to one's mental health.iva_ivanova wrote: ↑15 Nov 2021, 14:55 I think the pressure he was under curbed his sense of freedom. Also, amnesia changes the perspective since it removes circumstances and experiences from our awareness. That inevitably morphes his sense of freedom as well.
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