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Ordinary People Chapter 1 "...besides, there is no problem. There is just Phase Two. Recovery. A moving forward." (4) This quote reveals the themes of the story, recovery and the affect of failure. At the start of this novel Conrad had just been out of the hospital for a month, where he was treated. He has just recovered "physically" from a suicidal attempt. His brother, Buck had just passed away about 1 ½ years ago in a boating accident. …

…he was just trapped with no way out. That being the reason why he had tried to kill himself. Conrad also shows signs of hope for the future in this quote. Him stating that recovery is the next step in the healing process contradicts his views before his suicidal attempt. Through this dramatic time in his life, he stands strong to his word and reveals his hopes and dreams for his future through his words.