Central protagonist. A schoolteacher and family man diagnosed with polyarteritis nodosa. Experimental cortisone treatment initially saves him but causes severe psychological side effects, including mood swings, aggression, psychosis, and grandiosity. His drug abuse leads to family breakdown, violent outbursts, and a murder-suicide attempt, ultimately resulting in hospitalization and potential permanent brain damage.
Ed battles his own fractured identity caused by chemical dependency.
Doctor-patient relationship centered on life-saving medical intervention.
Professional peers connected through the school community.
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