In the myth, Alcestis agrees to die in place of her husband, Admetus. She is later rescued from the underworld by Heracles and returned to her husband. However, upon her return, Alcestis completely refuses to speak.
Alicia Berenson shot her husband in the face and then fell silent. No explanation. No remorse. No words. The Silent Patient
: Entries written leading up to the murder, providing a window into her deteriorating mental state and her relationship with her husband, Gabriel. Key Themes and Symbols In the myth, Alcestis agrees to die in
Theo eventually drugs Alicia to induce a psychotic break, hoping to drive her to suicide so she can never reveal his involvement. However, she survives. In the final scene, she speaks to Theo because she finally feels "safe" (or perhaps realizes he is going to kill her anyway). Alicia Berenson shot her husband in the face
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