Jerry returns to his flat with a new personality to re-present himself to his flatmates. He has been pulled out of his passive voyeurism by Karen, and has experienced a re-birth through his relationship with her. He looks at the house of his old personality, but his memory of the place has been healed. Now it is time for him to re-establish contact with his flatmates to release them from the memory of his past.
Tuesday, 13 October 2009
Return with the Elixir
Jerry re-presents himself to his flatmates in order to heal their memory of him. His spirit is refreshed, and he has a stronger sense of self.
Jerry inspires Julia's better self by living out his calling as a novelist and returning with the elixir of his new personality. It empowers her with hope to live out her own calling as a writer, bringing out her talent from the shadows into the light.
Jerry re-presents himself to Kerry in an attitude of repentance to restore her to wholeness. She manages to find a place in her heart to forgive him, healing the memory of his old personality. Both of them are now able to move on with their lives as redeemed human beings.
Having learned how to live and love, Jerry Downing leaves the house for good, ready to be a full participant in life.