The first thing that went wrong, according to Fat, had to do with the radio. Listening to it one night- he had not been able to sleep for a long time- he heard the radio saying hideous words, sentences which it could not be saying. Beth, being asleep, missed that. So that could have been Fat's mind breaking down; by then his psyche was disintegrating at a terrible velocity.Mental illness is not funny.
In Philip K. Dick's book "CHOOSE," the character known as Fat begins to experience a severe psychological breakdown. One night, while struggling to sleep, he listens to the radio and hears disturbing words that seem to be impossible. This incident marks the beginning of his unraveling psyche, indicating that his mental state is deteriorating rapidly. The abnormality he perceives might be a manifestation of his mental illness.
Fat's experiences illustrate the profound impact of mental health issues, emphasizing that they should not be taken lightly or treated as a joke. The contrast between his awakening terror and Beth's peaceful slumber serves to highlight his isolation during this critical moment. As Fat's mental condition worsens, the narrative sheds light on the serious nature of mental illness and its complexities.
