Health-Conscious Choices and Dark Humor
Dr. Fletcher:
Jai, what health-conscious fast food purveyor did you originally solicit to buy these chicken wings you've so lovingly reheated in a minor suicidal gesture?
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A Conversation About Purpose and Survival
Dennis: [''To the three captives''; ''Shuts door as he leaves'']
Patricia has reminded me that... I was sent to you for a reason. That... you are sacred food. And I promise not to bother you again.
Marcia:
Maybe he has a dog or something. You think he's gonna feed us to his dogs?
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Different Perspectives on Self-Defense Strategies
Claire Benoit:
I took six months of Kenpo karate class. And you distract the assailant with pain.
Casey Cooke:
Everything is so easy for you guys. You do one thing, you can predict the next thing. It's not the way it's gonna be in this situation.
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Navigating the Complexities of Social Invitations
Claire Benoit: [''About Casey standing over in the corner'']
That's what happens when you do a mercy invite.
Mr. Benoit:
I believed you wanted to invite everyone.
Claire Benoit:
Dad, I can't invite everyone in my art class except for one person without social networking evidence inflicting more pain on that person than was intended. And I'm not a monster.
Mr. Benoit:
I'm proud of you. I think.
Claire Benoit:
She gets detention a lot and she yells at teachers sometimes. There was that rumor that went around that she just kept running away from home.
Claire Benoit:
I seriously believe that we can go home now.
Mr. Benoit:
Um, did I mistakenly convey this was a democracy? We are not going til she gets picked up.
Casey Cooke: [''Walks over to them'']
Uh, the car broke down. I'm just gonna take the bus.
Mr. Benoit:
You're not taking a bus. I'll drive you home. Claire has almost saved her half of the money she needs for a car. Isn't that right? This'll be one of the few times left I can drive you guys around. Huh?
Casey Cooke:
Uh, I...
Claire Benoit:
You won't be able to hear my dad tell jokes that only he thinks are funny for an entire car ride unless you come. You don't really wanna miss that.
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Identity Revelation and Confusion
Hedwig:
My name's Hedwig. I have red socks. He's on the move.
Casey Cooke:
What?
Hedwig:
He... on... the... mooove.
Casey Cooke:
Who?
Hedwig:
Someone's coming for you, and you're not gonna like it. You guys make noises in your sleep.
Casey Cooke:
Tell us.
Hedwig:
I'm not supposed to say; but, he's done awful things to people and he'll do awful things to you. I have blue socks, too.
Marcia: [''Hedwig shrugs'']
We're his food?
Casey Cooke:
How old are you?
Hedwig:
Nine.
Casey Cooke:
So you're not the guy that took us?
Hedwig: [''Scoffs'']
No.
Casey Cooke:
You're... not the lady?
Hedwig:
What are you, blind?
Casey Cooke:
You don't know how they think?
Hedwig:
N-no, they don't... they don't tell me much. I just ate a hot dog.
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The Power of Belief and Identity
The Beast:
We are what we believe we are.
Hedwig:
Holy shit, this is so cool! They are gonna believe we exist now, right?
Dennis:
They are gonna have to.
Hedwig:
So, what do we do now?
Patricia: [''Referring to the Beast'']
We trust in him. He'll protect us. Look at what he can do. Let him show the world how powerful we can be.
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The Power of Belief in Trauma Recovery
Dr. Fletcher:
They are what they believe they are. The brain has learned to defend itself.
Academic colleague:
You are treating them like they are supernaturally gifted, like they have powers or something. Karen, these are these are patients, they have been through trauma.
Dr. Fletcher:
And perhaps now they are capable of something we're not. We have brain scans now. DID patients have changed their body chemistry with their thoughts.
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Belief Shapes Identity and Reality
The Beast:
We are what we believe we are.
Hedwig:
Holy shit, this is so cool! They are gonna believe we exist now, right?
Dennis:
They are gonna have to.
Hedwig:
So, what do we do now?
Patricia: [''Referring to The Beast'']
We trust in him. He'll protect us. Look at what he can do. Let him show the world how powerful we can be.
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Childlike Innocence and Unconventional Interests
Hedwig: [''After awkwardly kissing Casey, sits there staring into her eyes'']
You might be pregnant now. Am I a good kisser?
Casey Cooke: [''Nods patiently'']
Yes.
Hedwig: [''imitates dancing to the beat'']
I like dancing. You like dancing? I - I - I like dancing to my CD-player in my room. Kanye West is my main man. I - I've got my CD-player set up in my room right - right - right next to my window. I'm like... Mm. Mm. Mm. "You've got the moves...
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Gender Differences in Survival Instincts
Casey's Father: [''Teaching his daughter how to hunt'']
Females are smarter than the males. But you know that, it's like humans. Females use their nose to stay alive. They make sure they have cover. They always remember they're trying to stay alive. Bucks go off by themselves. Bucks get dumb during mating season.
Five-Year-Old Casey:
Boys make too much noise.
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Uncertainty in the Face of Confusion
Casey Cooke: [''As the other two captives come up only with bad strategy'']
I'll let you know when I hear something that makes sense. We don't even know what this is yet.
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Facing Fear with Urgency
Casey Cooke: [''To Marcia, as Dennis is taking her from the cell'']
Pee on yourself!
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Facing Fear with Resilience and Hope
Casey Cooke: [''Muttering to herself'']
We're not gonna die. Bad things happen. But not like this.
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Questioning Safety in a New Environment
Casey Cooke: [''After Hedwig left'']
He said something. He said something about making the room safe. This is all new drywall. What was unsafe?
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Finding Passion and Purpose in the Sun
Patricia:
In the sun we will find our passion. In the sun, we will find our purpose." I read that in a sympathy card in a supermarket. It was for a funeral, but I thought it was beautiful.
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Control and Protection in Uncertain Situations
Patricia:
Don't worry; he's not allowed to touch you. He knows what you're here for. He listens to me.
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Embracing Uniqueness in Brokenness
The Beast:
You are different from the rest. Your heart is pure! Rejoice! The broken are the more evolved. Rejoice.
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Embracing Pain for True Greatness
The Beast:
We are glorious! We will no longer be afraid. Only through pain can you achieve your greatness! The impure are the untouched, the unburned, the unslain. Those who have not been torn have no value in themselves and no place in this world! They are asleep!
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Hedwig Questions Trust and Loyalty
Hedwig:
Are you trying to trick me? Et cetera? I'll tell on you!
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Embracing Power and Potential
Dennis:
Let us show them what we can do. Let us show them how powerful we can be.
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The Evolved Nature of the Broken
Dennis:
The broken are more evolved.
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The Power Within Us
Dennis:
You like to make fun of us, but we are more powerful than you think.
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The Beast: A New Evolutionary Era
Dennis:
The Beast is a sentient creature who represents the highest form of humans evolution. He believes the time of ordinary humanity is over. I hope this makes you feel calm. You will be in the presence of something greater. I was gonna ask for your last shirt, but I won't. Because tonight is a sacred night. It's almost over.
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Fear of the Unaffected in Suffering
Kevin Wendell Crumb:
The Horde keeps obsessing about the ones who haven't suffered. I don't know where they're going with this, but it scares me.
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Seeking clarity in confusion
Casey Cooke:
I'll let you know when I hear something that makes sense.
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The Complexity of Unpredictable Situations
Casey Cooke:
Everything is so easy for you guys. You do one thing, you can predict the next thing. It's not the way it's gonna be in this situation.
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Unique Case of Multiple Identities in Kevin
Dr. Fletcher:
I've never seen a case like this before. Twenty three identities live in Kevin's body.
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Limits of Human Potential
Dr. Fletcher:
There must be limits to what a human being can become.
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The Power of Thought in Multiple Personalities
Dr. Fletcher:
An individual with multiple personalities can change their body chemistry with their thoughts.
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Critique of Society's Obsession with Body Image
Dr. Fletcher:
The authors of Hooters play on our incessant need for fat and man's incessant need to be in the proximity of augmented breasts. It's like Henry V ran a fast food franchise!
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The Power of Thought in Identity Transformation
Dr. Fletcher:
An individual with multiple personalities can change their body chemistry with their thoughts.
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