Chapters 5-6 Summary and Analysis

In chapter 5, the Spungens bought a new house. During that time, Deborah and Frank saw the musical Hair and bought the soundtrack. From the first time nine year old Nancy heard the album she was fascinated, often playing it over and over again. This began a fascination in rock and roll for Nancy. Nancy's odd behavior expanded during this time. Deborah once caught Nancy standing at the top of the stairs with the family cat in a bag, ready to throw it down to see if it would land on its feet. Suddenly Nancy seemed to come out of a spell and was shocked to discover what she had almost done. Deborah took Nancy to another psychiatric clinic and she was once again tested. This time the clinic recommended therapy for both Nancy and her parents, in essence blaming...