But she did kill a walker that she later realized was one of the irradiated ones with the little necklace around it that says “I’m irradiated stay away from me.” Additionally, he is curious why she killed her husband. I couldn't figure out why he sought Alicia out when he was a participant in the crime. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a path more unexpected, more terrifying than he ever imagined- a search for the truth that threatens to consume him." The first comes when they’re trapped in a rapidly flooding cellar. He believes that if she speaks, she would be able to come to terms with what happened to her and let it go. [For his own narcissistic aggrandizement. When Gabriel picked himself, Theo fired a shot into the ceiling and pretended to have shot Alicia. Theo’s father unforgivingly demolished his self-esteem as a result of his own mental health issues while Alicia’s father wished death upon her as a child, effectively instilling the same feeling of worthlessness that festered into her adulthood. As more characters are introduced throughout the book, you begin to doubt that Alicia is actually guilty. Because otherwise there would be no book. After reading the twist (omg! Alicia killed a bunch of walkers protecting the group of kids, and was sprayed with the blood of one thought to be radioactive. I think a part of it was also for Theo's ego as well. He burglarized their home and informed Alicia that her partner was cheating with his partner, Kathy. I think he was just mentally ill himself. He was damaged from the beginning, never feeling good enough at much or for much in life, so aside from mainly wanting to make sure she didn't recognize him or his voice...he wanted to be the first one to get her to talk to show out for the other therapists. The audiobook version, released on the same date, is read by Louise Brealey and Jack Hawkins. Boris reappears, now a wealthy man thanks to dubious unspecified activities. When she began talking once again she was a risk to him. He was also able to show off his therapeutic skills and receive professional praise. Had he known this, he would have known that her c. Let's not forget that he did not know that her father had disavowed her and "killed" her as a child. this is where I got confused. I think that he wanted to help her because he felt responsible for what happened to her. thank you for asking this question. He was a psychopath. He wanted to show her how unfaithful Gabriel was. [He wanted to know how much she knew or guessed or remembered. Any mystery lover must pick up this book. He was surprised and wanted to know why. He said he wanted to help her, but who was he kidding? Being her therapist served several entirely selfish purposes. Criminal psychotherapist Theo Faber is captivated by Alicia's story and jumps at the opportunity to work with her. And I think he wanted to see if she recognized him so he could maybe get some credit or a thank you. To Theo's astonishment, Boris reveals that he had stolen The Goldfinch from Theo while they were in high school; the painting has since been used as collateral by criminals and drug dealers. Theo had a bad childhood during which he was beaten and abused frequently by his father. Ask the Author. He believed that by killing Alicia's husband he was exacting justice but he had inadvertently also exposed Alicia to the experience of ultimate betrayal by he husband, who chose to save his life over hers. It reduces Alicia into a damsel in distress who needs to be rescued by a mysterious stranger who thinks she can't defend herself, and avoids Strand and Alicia having a conversation about it. Theo was a classmate of Scott McCall and Stiles Stilinski up until the fourth grade, when his sister Tara died and his family subsequently left Beacon Hills. I kept thinking I missed some major part of the book. Jason doesn’t show up. but the last entry of Alicia's diary said after Theo pulled the trigger, he was smilling. When Theo learned this, he said, “What your father said is tantamount to psychic murder. Why Theo wanted Alicia to talk? Theo learns about Alicia's prior trauma, stemming from her mother suicide attempt with a young Alicia in the car. He just wanted to open Alicia's eyes - not actually kill anyone - he defintely didn't mean to cause any harm to Alicia. [I think he wanted her to talk to relieve some of the guilt he felt for her killing Gabriel. [He was obsessed with her. [...Theo wanted Alicia to talk because he wanted to see what she remembered. Due to the fact that of the unfaithful, Alicia DID eliminate her other half. Had he known this, he would have known that her choice would have been to exact revenge and not live with the anger any longer. Theo learns about Alicia's prior trauma, stemming from her mother suicide attempt with a young Alicia in the car. Theo, who spent two decades in therapy exploring trauma induced by a cruel father, is hopelessly compelled toward Alicia, who suffered a similar upbringing; and is … However, when Alicia begged him not to kill Gabriel, Theo asked Gabriel if he should kill him or Alicia. [Theo is pretty disturbed so it is difficult to absolutely ascertain his motivation. Maybe if succeeded in having Alicia talk he could determine if she remembered him. I agree. -- inside of dust jacket. She allowed Theo to give her a lethal overdose because she still feels guilty for Gabriel’s death. Refresh and try again. [I think it was guilt as somewhere he felt responsible for the events that unfolded. He was proud of the devastation he caused and got away with. He wanted to show her the truth. not really a question, but as an RN, I can say, it's ridiculous to think someone given that much morphine could write a death note. Not only was he able to terrorize her into seeing "truth" and destroy her life and the precarious balance she had managed to achieve, but then he was able to "cure" her from the trauma he had caused. This, I suspect, is the source of the rage against Theo Van Gogh. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations―a search for the truth that threatens to consume him. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Not sure there were any altruistic motives in his actions. You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Will is a ghost. Theo was realizaing a guilt and also wanted to know the reason why Alicia murdered her Husband. That's my question. [Because, he is a moron. He didn't realize that she would recognize him bc he'd worn a mask that night. Ask the Author. Alicia gets snubbed at The Talon.Back together, Clark took Alicia to The Talon on karaoke night. He really wasn't that different from his own father; he was acting out his father's behavior on Alicia. Theo had actually likewise eliminated Alicia, due to the fact that she acknowledged him from that night. [I think it was because he was also a psychological disturbed with his childhood and I felt like getting her to talk and finding out her story became almost his obsession. The reason he needed to kill … or ask your favorite author a question with [My theory is that Theo developed a distorted false sense of morality and duty. In Part II, Theo tries to treat Alicia by reducing her meds, allowing her to paint and talking to outside sources to learn more. this is where I got confused. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Plus, it wasn't his intended consequence either. Error rating book. All the while, he maintained the fiction that he was a very talented and "good" person who was helping others. He was surprised and wanted to know why she chose to do it, rather that just leave him. He wanted to show her how unfaithful Gabriel was. He had no idea how precarious her mental condition was, I dont think he "planned" on her killing her husband. This was also an escalation of his criminal behavior -- more risk, more excitement. He had no idea how traumatic this would be. Her father was an asshole. Alicia Ends Up Alone. Why did Alicia stop talking? I don’t think he intended for her to kill him. Reader Q&A, He had no idea how precarious her mental condition was, I dont think he "planned" on her killing her husband. There was a sense in which he wanted to clear his own conscience by understanding the pre-existing mental issues or trauma that incited her violence against Gabriel. Welcome back. Theo is racked by guilt and fear over the fakes and The Goldfinch. Why did she kill Gabriel when, according to her old diary entries that appear throughout the novel, he was the love of her life? It was his mental issue that drove the entire story, his obsession. It was not clear how the Joker made Alicia so subservient, and seemingly slow-witted, after her acid scarring. Because he wants to know what she remembers about him. When her mother died, she overheard her father saying that it should have been Alicia who’d died. He didn't think that his interaction was enough to cause Alicia to kill Gabriel and then turn silent -- so I think that really bothered him. And don't forget, he had psychological problems himself. He thought there had to be something in her past that would trigger that response in her and he wanted to get to the bottom of the "why". [Theo needed to see if Alicia changed because of what he did. [Theo wanted to be the one to make Alicia talk. So, yes, he wanted to help Alicia. Circe would ultimately kill herself, leading Black Mask to replace her with a mannequin that he talked to as if it were a real person. Also, he would have never thought she would identify him, although that felt to me like a plot hole since being a psychotherapist I think he should have anticipated that Alicia is an artist and had an almost photographic memory of faces. Had he known this, he would have known that her choice would have been to exact revenge and not live with the anger any longer. If she did, better he know it before another therapist. did he wear a mask or not.. or. (Theo finds out Alicia had once been assaulted by her brother in … Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. I think he felt he was owed that, [I feel like he wanted to know what all she remembered and wanted to be "the one" to make her talk. Boris feels guilty and has devoted himself to recovering the painting and returning it to Theo. This makes him believe he can better help patients with mental problems better than the average therapist; thus; he believes, he can get her to talk. Heartbroken, 33-year-old Theo followed Vincent to the grave just six months later. He believed that she couldn't recognize him since he wore a mask. I couldn't figure out why he sought Alicia out when he was a. thank you for asking this question. Let's not forget that he did not know that her father had disavowed her and "killed" her as a child. The overall premise was fascinating – girl (Alicia Berenson) convicted of murdering her husband does not speak afterwards at all, and her psychotherapist (Theo Farber) works to get to the bottom of her silence. Nothing in this book makes much sense. Officially, Theo's sister, Tara, died of exposure after being lost in the woods 8 years ago but Theo was apparently with her and did nothing as he watched her suffer from a broken leg in a freezing creek.He claimed to return to Beacon Hills with his parents specifically to join Scott's Pack, but his true plan was to take away the pack and Scott's Alpha status.Stiles found portions of Theo's story don't add up, specifically his father's signature on a school form seems to be forged. [Ego. And the reader can’t help but think “Just one more chapter.” This is definitely one of those books that can be slow at parts, but the buildup and tension are well executed, and in the end, everything just erupts and comes together. The way he went and talked to every person involved in Alicia's life to find out more and more about her. Alicia asked Lana to give her another chance, but Lana walked away. When Gabriel chooses his own life, Theo unties Alicia and leaves her with the gun that she ultimately used to kill her husband. did he wear a mask or not.. or maybe he decided to show his face? He thought that if he helped her heal he would redeem himself. I loved the ending and hoped he would get his come-uppance. He also targeted Circe and forcibly disfigured her with the chemicals in order to force her to reunite with him. It also describes Theo going to Gabriel’s house and tying up Alicia, and forcing him to choose between either saving his life or that of his wife. or ask your favorite author a question with I ask this question from the author and he gave the answer. He did not expect Alicia will shoot Gabriel . The Silent Patient PDF Summary - Alex Michaelides | 12min Blog He then offered Gabriel a choice: either die himself or let Alicia … Let's not forget that he did not know that her father had disavowed her and "killed" her as a child. Because he was so bored with the awful plot, he was desperate for some relief. As soon as it became clear that Now Alicia hated Now Naomi, even after their water park bonding, Fear the … Why Did Alicia Want To Kill Naomi So Badly? This explains why a divide often opens between brothers and sisters in the same European Muslim family; the sisters want liberty, but the brothers enforce the old rules. Refresh and try again. He didn't know the depths into which he was plunging. Had he known this, he would have known that her c. Let's not forget that he did not know that her father had disavowed her and "killed" her as a child. He wore a balaclava which could leave his mouth exposed. Theo identifies with her as a victim of betrayal and as a psychologist feels responsible to help her overcome that trauma. I think he was just mentally ill himself. He wanted to satisfy himself that he is not responsible for that murder by making Alicia to talk. What Theo later discovered when he worked with Alicia at the mental hospital was that she’d had some very traumatic experiences as a child. Welcome back. Theo did tie both her and Gabriel up. He had no idea how t. I don’t think he intended for her to kill him. They have to, or the whole gratifying system breaks down. Maybe in a perverse sort of way, he felt he could help her. She would spend the rest of her life promoting her brother-in-law’s ground-breakingly colourful, life … Theo’s widow, Johanna, inherited all but a handful of Vincent’s 900 canvases and more than 1,000 drawings. but the last entry of Alicia's diary said after Theo pulled the trigger, he was smilling. Much like in Euripides' Alcestis, that -and not the death of her husband- is revealed to be the true cause of her "speechlessness". Everyone stopped and stared and Lana was hurt that Clark would date her after she tried to kill her. Rameez Ahmad Theo was realizaing a guilt and also wanted to know the reason why Alicia murdered her Husband. He was a psychopath and only saw Alicia as a plaything. The Silent Patient is a 2019 psychological thriller novel written by British-Cypriot author Alex Michaelides.The debut novel was published by Celadon Books, a division of Macmillan Publishers, on 5 February 2019. Against his colleagues' advice, Theo pushes to reduce the dosage of Alicia's medication to increase her lucidity. He could have had everything, but he just couldn't keep himself from going after the one person who could ruin everything for him. Reader Q&A, Charlie begs Alicia to end her life so she doesn’t turn like her parents did. And, let's remember, Theo was mentally ill himself and full of himself. never expected that though), it almost felt as if Theo deserved to be more of a patient at the Grove than Alicia herself. He gives her painting materials, thinking perhaps she can communicate through art, if not words. The only thing we know for sure is that there are going to be a lot of very upset fans, either because Alicia is dying or because Alicia is not dying. He wanted to redeem himself by trying to save Alicia from whatever she was going through. Alicia drops Peter’s hand at the press conference and doesn’t respond to his calls. If she does, he could be in trouble for stalking her husband. The Silent Patient is Alicia Berenson. Alicia confirms her suspicion by Theo’s reaction to her false account of the night of the murder. The reason why Theo did it was because the Dread doctors made a deal with Theo that if he killed his sister for her heart that they would change Theo into a werewolf and a were-coyote to make his own pack to be able to kill Scott and his pack. My reading time is so limited. Error rating book. Even his original actions of following A. I agree. His game with Alicia may have also been a proxy for his relationship with his wife, who he said didn't talk to him anymore. [because as he said he wanted to "help her". I kept thinking I missed some major part of the book. Money Heist season 4 is on Netflix and fans were left feeling emotional after one of the main characters was killed. Not sure there were any altruistic motives in his actions. ("Parasomnia") The official story was that Tara died of hypothermia/exposure to cold weather when Theo was ten years old after she got lost in the woods, broke her leg, and fell into the freezing-cold creek, but in reality, Theo purposely allowed her to die so that way the Dread Doctors co… Why is Theo so obsessed with this? HE was obsessed with helping her see that her husband and his wife were cheating. He wanted to show her the truth. Even his original actions of following Alicia and breaking into her home were bizarre. If we put all this together, it seems the Joker did in fact kill Alicia Hunt. Theo wanted to make sure that Alicia didn't recognize him. In his arrogance, he thought he could help her. You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Onscreen character development is for pre-Erickson characters only, so we'll have to wait until Alicia hooks up with Wes again to hear her talk about it. On the night of the murder, Theo tied up both Alicia and Gabriel. 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