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The Question and Answer section for Ordinary People is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Towards the end of the novel, Conrad comes to accept what happened to him and to his brother, beginning his journey of healing. While he was far from being healed, Conrad was confident that he could learn how to live a happy and healthy life.
Conrad finds it difficult to get up because there are too many thoughts racing about in his head.... he is anxious..... unsettled.
This question calls for your opinion, there is no right or wrong answer. You might find yourself sympathetic to Conrad's grief and depression. You might also see his attempt of suicide to be a sign of weakness. In essence, you need to look at his...
