The Subplot of the Trial and Institutionalization

Rage

Charlie's legal proceedings and commitment to Augusta State Hospital.

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Bearing strength in each event

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The Verdict The Verdict from "Rage". The Judgment The Conviction Charlie is convicted of the murders of Jean Underwood and John Vance. However, he is found not guilty by reason of insanity.

The Verdict from "Rage". The Judgment The Conviction Charlie is convicted of the murders of Jean Underwood and John Vance. However, he is found not guilty by reason of insanity.

The Judgment The Conviction Charlie is convicted of the murders of Jean Underwood and John Vance. However, he is found not guilty by reason of insanity. The Commitment He is remanded to Augusta State Hospital until he can be certified sane. The judge's writ is signed. The Aftermath Charlie is institutionalized. He reflects on his situation with bitter irony.

Life in the Hospital Life in the Hospital from "Rage". The Routine The Custard Charlie hates custard but eats it anyway. He keeps this a secret, finding solace in having a secret again.

Life in the Hospital from "Rage". The Routine The Custard Charlie hates custard but eats it anyway. He keeps this a secret, finding solace in having a secret again.

The Routine The Custard Charlie hates custard but eats it anyway. He keeps this a secret, finding solace in having a secret again. The Yearbook His mother sends him the yearbook, but he hasn't opened it. He thinks about looking at the senior pictures without trembling. The Dreams He hasn't had bad dreams for two weeks. He does jigsaw puzzles. He is slowly recovering, but the trauma remains.

August 27, 1976

After the trial, late 1976