Why did the doctor prescribe the author the medicines??

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Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog)

Why did the doctor prescribe the author the medicines??

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Asked by Reuben r #543712 on 8/1/2016 10:54 AM

Last updated by Cathrine Z #1113436 on 2/14/2021 7:06 AM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 8/1/2016 11:15 AM

In a flashback, J. recollects how he once went to the British Museum to research a treatment for his hay fever, and after reading about diseases, convinced himself that he was suffering from every illness known to man except for housemaid’s knee. J.’s doctor, clearly recognizing the man's paranoia, prescribed him beefsteak, beer, walking, and good sleep habits, and urged him not to “stuff up your head with things you don’t understand” (10).

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Answered by Reuben r #543712 on 8/1/2016 11:48 AM

i asked why did he prescribe not what ???

Answered by jill d #170087 on 8/1/2016 12:37 PM

The doctor didn't prescribe any medicines.... he prescribed a good dinner, some excercise, and a good night's sleep. He also told J. to quit reading things he didn't understand.

Answered by Cathrine Z #1113436 on 2/14/2021 7:06 AM

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