Jordan In The Wild Sparknotes

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A former female combat veteran suffering from PTSD find herself committed to a psych ward and has to learn to become free from her past, before she can move on. BRIEF SYNOPSIS WORTHY OF SURVIVAL tells the dual story of two black women, JORDAN DUNLAP, a Black 24-year old combat veteran, and MULEY (30’s), a black slave. Both women, while living in different time periods, struggle with their inner demons, as they fight for freedom from their past. Jordan struggles with her time in the service and memories of her comrades being killed. She lives in a homeless shelter and she carries a rifle in her duffle bag. When she gets a job at an antique store, her past comes back to haunt her when robbers storm the shop and assault another female. Jordan grabs her gun and scares the robbers away. Her boss, …show more content…

CAROL BLAKE, and forms an unlikely bond with a VA patient, CHESTER, who suffers from paranoia and delusions. When memories of her past trauma begin to collide with the despair of her present situation, Jordan attempts suicide. Dr. Blake thinks she can help Jordan. Jordan is initially resistant to help, but she has no choice when charges of assault are filed against her. Chester tells Jordan the story about a runaway slave named Muley and the great lengths that Muley went through to gain her freedom. Jordan doesn’t know if the story is true or not, but she can relate with Muley’s need for freedom and peace. Dr. Blake eventually gets Jordan’s psych hold commuted to outpatient therapy under house arrest. Jordan contacts her ex-­‐girlfriend, Alma, for a place to live. Old feelings emerge as they try to emotionally reconnect. On a visit to see Chester, Jordan meets his daughter, CHEYENNE, an attorney. Cheyenne agrees to represent Jordan in her court case. Jordan learns that Chester is going into surgery. When Chester is being prepared, he panics and runs. Jordan tries to help him, but she’s restrained and re-admitted to the

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