The Subplot of Ted Jones's Catatonia

Rage

Ted Jones's psychological breakdown and institutionalization.

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The Aftermath of the AttackThe Aftermath of the Attack from "Rage". The Catatonic State The Drooling Ted After the attack, Ted is left drooling and unresponsive. He is taken to Woodlands, a private institution.
The Catatonic State The Drooling Ted After the attack, Ted is left drooling and unresponsive. He is taken to Woodlands, a private institution. The Diagnosis Dr. Andersen diagnoses him with flat-line catatonic state with signs of deterioration. He considers electroshock therapy. The Uncertainty Ted's uncle is footing the bill. The doctors are unsure of the best treatment. Ted's future is bleak.
The Treatment PlanThe Treatment Plan from "Rage". The Memo The Alternative Therapies Dr. Andersen writes a memo suggesting synthetic mescaline and psilocybin before resorting to electroshock.
The Memo The Alternative Therapies Dr. Andersen writes a memo suggesting synthetic mescaline and psilocybin before resorting to electroshock. He is not hopeful. The Mystery Andersen wonders what happened in the classroom after the shades were pulled. The attack on Ted remains a secret. The Aftermath Ted remains catatonic. His story is a tragic end to the golden boy's arc.
Immediately after the hostage crisis
November 3, 1976