There is only one reason why men become addicted to drugs, they are weak men. Only strong men are cured, and they cure themselves.
Martin Fischer
After finishing the reading, I found The Dollhouse to be more of a haunting, sad place then an uplifting and healing one. The only person who seems to not truly mind the environment is the Director. Despite spouting Smiler ideals, I don't really find his character all that trusting and was not sure if I should believe the story he told Liv in regards to the house's creation.
Everyone else in the house, excluding the seemingly insane, are either angry and spiteful or naive and somewhat dull. And they only seem to be staying put because they have fallen into some lull in life and are content not to change their surroundings. Granted some of them truly believe in this "healing" spirit but others admitted they don't think the spirit's or their efforts are making any difference. Even Creedmoor began to fall in pace with this non-living life. But when he opened his eyes and really looked around he felt trapped and wanted to be free (Which, of course he accomplished because he is freaking awesome).
I am sure that not many people can say they outsmarted a spirit, but Creedmoor is one of them. Not only does this being not heal, but it's hunger for pain and sadness and who knows what other horrors can be sated. Of course the spirit wants to protect the house, it has an never ending food supply. I have yet to see any evidence that it is nothing more then a drug that offers temporary relief. Unfortunately, when the pain comes back, it hits even harder as Liv proved by upping the doses of her tonic. Increasing Liv's addictions from one to two drugs. I wonder how she is going to fair without either since Creedmoor kidnapped her. Things could get interesting.
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