Intervention

By focusing on generational conflicts as our main topic recently it has forced us as readers to look at the stories from two points of view rather than just one so that we can see which side or generation we agree with. As an effect of this we begin to read the stories much more closely so that we can see the smaller details that may give us insight into what one of the characters is thinking and at the same time tell us about that generation in the story. I also find myself comparing the generational differences in the stories to those in my own life and through this comparison basing my decision on whether or not the difference is rational or not.

I chose Intervention because there is always a unique and interesting story however sad it may be that goes along with that title. The reasoning behind this is that the only time an intervention is necessary or had is when a problem reaches such a level of intensity that the help of those closest to that person are necessary to intervene and hopefully end it.

Enablers are people or things that allow someone with a problem to continue doing whatever it is that is hurting them. Enablers for multiple reasons see that a problem is occuring and rather than attempting to stop it allow it to go on and basically turn a blind eye. This is a very negative role to have because you are allowing someone to continue hurting themselves because you are either scared to try to help them or you dont want to make things worse. In the story this would be Marilyn because she realizes that Sid is an alcoholic but allows it to occur anyway because she knows it is his coping mechanism for dealing with his previous hardships.