Before opening up to Dr. Davenport, this was the only way Fisher knew how to express himself.
Who is anger/fighting?
100
The city Fisher returns to find his family.
Where is Cleveland?
100
Antwone's girlfriend who helps him find his family.
Who is Cheryl?
100
As a child, this is the only person Fisher could confide in.
Who is Jesse?
200
The book Dr. Davenport recommends to Fisher that explains why there is a trend of abuse (from parent to child) in the African American culture.
What is Slave Community?
200
This extra-curricular class helped Fisher dedicate his downtime is a constructive way, and also helped him get a second date.
What is the study of the Japanese language?
200
Antwone's most resilient moment was confronting this person.
Who is Ms. Tates?
200
The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
What is resilience?
200
Fisher flashes back to a seen where we learn this person was murdered by an ex-girlfriend.
Who is Fisher's father?
300
Antwone was born in prison and placed in custody of the state. He was ultimately placed here, where his mother was supposed to claim him.
What is foster care?
300
Antwone suffered these three types of abuse with Ms. Tate.
What is emotional, verbal, and physical abuse?
300
Antwone realizes understanding himself starts with digging up his past. He sets out to find these people as the final step of his healing process.
Who is Fisher's biological family?
300
This type of abuse Fisher experiences in his childhood keeps him in fear of beginning a relationship.
What is sexual abuse?
300
Fisher meets his biological mother. He tells her of his triumphs and what he always wanted from her. Then, he finally asks the one question he always wanted to know the answer to. He asks...
Why didn't you ever come get me?
400
Antwone suffered from extensive abuse. He felt abandoned and unloved. This poem was the ultimate form of how he felt inside.
What is "Who Will Cry for the Little Boy?"
400
When Dr. Davenport ask Fisher where he is from, this is his response.
Where is "under a rock"?
400
In order for Fisher to move on with his life, Dr. Davenport recommends he does this, instead of holding onto resentment.
What is forgiveness?
400
Ms. Tates was very evil at heart; therefore, it was ironic that she considered herself this.
What is a Christian?
400
Antwone feels everybody abandoned him, and when he thinks of Jesse, all he hears are these.
What are cowbells?
500
Pancakes (and the smell of pancakes) are symbolic of this.
What is a good day?
500
Dr. Davenport and Fisher engaged in this type of therapy before Fisher goes on his first date.
What is role-play?
500
This is the ultimate reason Fisher sets out to find his biological family.
What are unanswered questions?
500
Antwone is angry with himself and his past. Therefore, when he finds himself unable to cope, he resorts to this.
What is fighting?
500
Before the sessions with Dr. Davenport begin, Fisher asks if he can be sent to the brig instead. For Fisher, being locked up is an easier option than doing what?