An Analysis Of Hanna's Suicide

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Briana, The suicide scene is this show is so graphic, and her parent's reactions are heart breaking. Throughout the series, Hanna goes through issues, and tries to seek help with no avail. In a last attempt for help, Hanna seeks help from Mr. Porter (was he the principal or guidance counselor?) to pursue her rapist, but he makes it seem like the incident was her fault. Finally, Hanna goes home, changes into old clothes, runs the water in the bath tub, takes out the box of razors, sits in the tub, and incises one parallel slit through each wrist. She sits back with tears in her eyes, and waits until the blood drains out of her. Henceforth, Hanna's mother notices the water seeping under the bathroom door, as she's asking Hanna questions about

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