Patient: John Reed
Sex: Male
Age: 14
Primary Diagnosis: Anti-Social Personality Disorder- Sociopathy. Sadistic tendencies
Notes
-- After thorough examination of Master John Reed, heir to Gateshead Hall, I have come to the conclusion that Master Reed suffers from an Anti-Social Personality Disorder specifically Sociopathy, and shows Sadistic tendencies. Reed demonstrates many classic signs of a developing sociopath. Including, animal torture; his younger cousin Jane Eyre stating that he, "twisted the necks of pigeons... [and] set the dogs at the sheep" (18). Many reports of abuse committed against the said cousin have been documented. Miss. Eyre has stated that he has, "bullied and punished [her]... not once or twice a day, but continually" (12) without any clear motive or just cause. This blatant and brutal abuse of power had led me to conclude that it is impossible for Reed to empathize with others. It is also clear from Miss. Eyre's testimonies that he is prone to violent outbursts, another indicator of Sociopathy. In my professional opinion, isolation from his peers (on account of his delicate health) and the lack of a permanent father figure (or any stern parental entity) in the homestead has only served to worsen his condition. My advice would be to keep Master Reed under constant supervision, scold him when he expresses himself in a violent fashion, and re-enroll him in school. My observations and diagnosis will most likely be rejected by his mother, Mrs. Reed, so probability of a recovery on the part of John Reed is exceedingly low.
This is great, Paloma!
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