![]() He drops out of college and a mental breakdown forces him to leave graduate school and move in with his mother. ![]() ![]() While he finally gets in both, he does not finish. He also has problems getting into college and later graduate school. His obsession causes them to avoid him at times. He becomes obsessed with women who are unattainable because they are married or lesbians. Finally, he says goodbye to the children and commits suicide.Īfter his death, the family’s attention turns to supporting Michael, whose mental condition deteriorates as he gets older. He feels that he has let the family down, and his depression returns. Life changes for John, though, as he experiences a series of job losses that lead to unemployment without the prospect of future employment. ![]() Of the three, Michael is the only one who has inherited John's mental illness. They are the parents of Michael, Celia, and Alec. Years later, Margaret and John are still together. Margaret decides to go ahead with the wedding and stays by his side as he recovers. He is once again suffering from depression, something that has not happened for years. After a visit to the United States for Christmas, she returns to England and discovers that John is in the hospital. In Imagine Me Gone by Adam Haslett, a young American named Margaret is engaged to marry a young Englishman, John. NOTE: This guide refers to Imagine Me Gone by Adam Haslett, First Edition (Hardback). ![]()
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