Lost In The Cosmos:

When reading ‘Lost In The Cosmos” by Walker Percy, I enjoyed reading how Percy switches the thoughts of suicide. Because many people are dealing with ongoing problems on the day to day basis, Percy understands how one can easily become depressed. Depression in this excerpt is described as an illness and it’s only cure is suicide. While others may suggest other ways to fix depression besides death, Percy notes that depression can be reoccurring for a person, almost making them miserable. In this sense, if not interpreted correctly, some people may believe that Percy is telling depressed individuals that the only way they can overcome their depression is by killing themselves. However, Percy is simply stating that those who do deal with depression, should enjoy life knowing that suicide is an option. Not saying that they should commit the act. While someone who doesn’t consider suicide deals with they’re daily stressors and problems, they may grow tired and feel as if life is a burden to them. Whereas, someone who knows they have the option of suicide will not feel burdened or trapped knowing that they have nothing to lose. Giving this person a feeling of freedom and will to do as they please.

XXXTentacion:

When I think of suicide I think of XXXTentacion, an upcoming music artist mostly known for his loud and hardcore music. However many people who had no knowledge of him before this era in his music, may not know that X dealt with depression and suicidal thoughts. In many of his songs, he explains the thoughts he has and reasons for them. He seems to understand his options, however this doesn’t particularly doesn’t lead him to living a life with joy but a reckless one. Possibly because he knows that he does have the option of suicide. This is why when reading Percy’s excerpt, X came to mind due to his similar thinking.