In Chapters 13-22 it seems that people nationwide are taking interest in Nathaniel. This is both a good and bad thing. People are offering instruments and apartments to Nathaniel because they feel like they’re helping a struggling musician/homeless man/ man with schizophrenia. Nathaniel turns down these offers because he prefers to live on the streets. He views skid row as his home and would rather not relocate.
What people don’t think about is all these apartments and things that Nathaniel has been turning down could be offered to others living on skid row. I’m sure that many of those people would love getting back on their feet. Unfortunately, these people aren’t Julliard Alumni and didn’t happen to lose their sanity along the way. I think the fact that people are willing to help a person in need is amazing but there are other people around the world less fortunate that are struggling while supporting themselves and their families.
If I were Steve Lopez I would have found an organization that assisted the homeless and mentioned it in my pieces concerning Ayers. That way all the loyal followers of Ayer’s story would be able to help out others who want the help rather then make useless offers that Nathaniel resists.
When grading my blog please keep in mind I'm not schizophrenia basher, I just have little patience for people who won't except help when they definitely need it.
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