Review Of The Opening Scene - 1247 Words

6. Chapter One’s opening scene is from Brian’s point of view waking up in his hospital room with no knowledge of what’s happening around him. This retelling of events is choppy, because he is falling in and out of consciousness. Chapter Two is very similar; Brian is mostly describing what he observes, confused and looking for answers, but only getting more questions. He is put into a CAT scan and asked to hold his breath, he is also asked to blink his eyes, however, he is unable to do either. Chapter Three begins with a young girl catching a glimpse of Brian in the hospital and running scared because he looks like a â€Å"monster.† There is a change of scenery, and Brian moves to Room 19. The nurses begin to wean him off of the heavy medication that kept him alive. Brian is slowly able to blink. Chapter Four is the first time Brian recognizes his parents when they come to visit him. Brian is informed of what happened by his father. 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