Syd Barrett: True Visionary or Out of Touch? – Juan Bustos, English 009

In English class, Juana was asked to write a research paper on a mental illness. In choosing schizophrenia, she explored the complex nature of the condition.  She investigated the advancement of treatment.   But,  the coolest part of her writing comes in her illustration paragraph.  She uses Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd to describe what the disease can do to a person and anyone in close proximity.

Syd was the perfect example of the tortured artist.  Juana looks into both his creative genius and his deep-seeded troubles. 

Juana bustos - syd barrett


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