In 'The Trick is to Keep Breathing', Janice Galloway takes us into the mind of drama teacher Joy Stone, as she struggles with mental illness following the death of her lover, Michael.
Part ofEnglishThe Trick is to Keep Breathing
On one of her breaks from hospital, Tony takes her out. He pressures her into letting him into her house when he then seduces her.
Though she does not want to sleep with him, she does not resist:
I gave in
Afterwards, Joy cannot stop crying, showing her fragility and vulnerability. This shows how much Tony has selfishly taken advantage of her.
