What Is ‘The West Wing’ Episode “Noel” About?
As Eric Gordon, Bradley Whitford gave us a maniacal villain that satirized the corporate world.
Truthfully, Josh doesn’t realize anything is different about himself and mocks Stanley from the start.
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Although he doesn’t say as much, Josh is insulted by the insinuation he needs therapeutic support.
Another level of accuracy lies in how those diagnosed with PTSD may unintentionally misremember events.
Before “Noel,“The West Winghad never dabbled in the realm ofunreliable narrators.
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The terrified, agonized hope in Josh’s eyes after someone named and legitimized his pain is heartbreaking.
Here, finally, is an answer.
Here is the understanding he wasn’t aware could be afforded him.
This brings the narrative full circle to Leo, a man diagnosed with alcoholism.
Oftenthe hardest part of any mental health conditionis asking for help, let alone accepting it when offered.
The key difference is that Josh isn’t screaming in the dark alone.
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He has people who will show him how to crawl free.
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