elect. Page 153 shows Robert struggling with the question of whether he is truly elect or not. This shows that his paranoid fear still persists.After examining Wringhims murderous actions and the mental state he was possibly in, it can be concluded that Wringhim murders the enemies of the Lord because it helps him get over his fear of damnation. On Page 136, Robert first understands that his calling is not to be a minister but a champion. He wishes to be a champion for God, cutting down sinners by the sword. However, I feel that he subconsciously desires to be a champion over his own fear of damnation and through believing that murdering the damned is Gods calling for his life, this allows the means to defeat his fear.Another mental illness that is shown in Robert Wringhims life is Multiple Personality Disorder. Psychologists are still trying to understand what causes MPD. There is much debate whether this mental condition is caused through nature or through nurture: I believe, like many psychologists, that its a combination of both. In this belief, MPD victims recall one specific event thats so traumatic that their mind escapes insanity by blocking out the event and taking on a new identity (or identities). Its a form of the minds self defense which allows a victim to go on living their life without reflecting on harrowing experiences that would result in madness for the victim. The reason why this disorder is believed to also be caused by nature is because it helps explain why people who suffer the same or similar traumatic experiences as MPD victims, never obtain MPD.On page 170, Robert becomes aware that he looses all track of time. This is very common for MPD victims. The minds will check in and out of time whenever it feels a need for safety; the mind still functions, it just takes on the form of a new personality. Moreover, a MPD victim will sometimes have memory lapses for periods of days, months, or even up to y...
