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Yakki the Yakkicorn asked this question about The Rose Code:
Hi! Is it possible that Beth is autistic? I'm not an expert by any means, but it seemed like she exhibited some of the symptoms such as being detached from emotions and a fixation on a particular activity, i.e., decoding. (My apologies to anyone in the autism community if this is completely off-base!)
Judith No, I don't think Beth is autistic, she's a victim. Her "symptoms" develop from growing up abused, isolated, unloved, & degraded. She's shy by nature …moreNo, I don't think Beth is autistic, she's a victim. Her "symptoms" develop from growing up abused, isolated, unloved, & degraded. She's shy by nature & has a mind for puzzles, but her life considerably normalizes after leaving her abusive home & gaining friends her own age who get her out of her shell. Autism generally doesn't recede like that. Several comments reference the author's note, but it doesn't indicate that the Beth character is on the spectrum. (less)
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The Rose Code
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