Pages 165 through 189 Summary and Analysis

Donna is given a free course in comedy writing by agreeing to appear in skits at a comedy club. Carol takes over for Donna on a script co-written by Donna in which her "world" is explored. The skit is well-received and she is offered a paid job to join a comedy act but declines feeling it would exploit her purpose which is to familiarize people with her situation. Donna then travels to South Wales. During the three-hour train ride, Donna becomes acquainted with a young man who seems to have the same self-doubts and communication problems as she. They spend many hours together in a town by the sea. Donna feels she made more progress on herself in that night than the rest of her life. Even though she experiences panic and fears, she does not allow Carol or...