Lisa Garland
Posted: 22 Mar 2009
Lisa is the most amazing character in my mind. She never truly died off in the series in my mind, and I have many subjects concerning her that I would like to discuss.
White Claudia
Lisa's main addiction, the fix that she needs. Kaufmann, her boss, supplies her with not only a job, but with her drugs as well. She was in a dark place, and Kaufmann's drugs were the only way out for her, as it seemed. Lisa even went to questionable lengths to pay for the drug when she didn't have the cash, as depicted in Origins. I was not only upset at the scene, but I was also very empathetic. Kaufmann not only took advantage of a worker, but of her addiction. He knew that she couldn't go on without it for long, and she knew it too. It was a horrible situation, and awfully messy.
Michael Kaufmann
This abusive and sick relationship is very similar to many addict's relationships. Lisa hated Kaufmann, but she loved her drug. So she even slept with Kaufmann to get it. Her addiction to White Claudia had clouded her judgement, and she saw no other way to live. I'm a firm believer in the theory that Kaufmann killed Lisa, due to the fact she sook revenge on him so quickly following her "death". It was a very sad moment to watch, but it is nice to know that if Lisa went down, she was going to take Kaufmann with her.
Alessa Gillespie
Another factor in Lisa's drug binge. Lisa was forced to tend to Alessa to get the Claudia from Kaufmann. Alessa's wounds wouldn't heal, and eventually took a toll on Lisa's sanity. To have to take care of someone that won't get better is true torment. Alessa was in a fire that caused severe burns to her body, but something kept her alive. Lisa had no idea what was keeping her alive, and frankly, neither do I. Lisa did what she had to do for the drugs, and tending to Alessa every day was one of those things she had to do.
White Claudia
Lisa's main addiction, the fix that she needs. Kaufmann, her boss, supplies her with not only a job, but with her drugs as well. She was in a dark place, and Kaufmann's drugs were the only way out for her, as it seemed. Lisa even went to questionable lengths to pay for the drug when she didn't have the cash, as depicted in Origins. I was not only upset at the scene, but I was also very empathetic. Kaufmann not only took advantage of a worker, but of her addiction. He knew that she couldn't go on without it for long, and she knew it too. It was a horrible situation, and awfully messy.
Michael Kaufmann
This abusive and sick relationship is very similar to many addict's relationships. Lisa hated Kaufmann, but she loved her drug. So she even slept with Kaufmann to get it. Her addiction to White Claudia had clouded her judgement, and she saw no other way to live. I'm a firm believer in the theory that Kaufmann killed Lisa, due to the fact she sook revenge on him so quickly following her "death". It was a very sad moment to watch, but it is nice to know that if Lisa went down, she was going to take Kaufmann with her.
Alessa Gillespie
Another factor in Lisa's drug binge. Lisa was forced to tend to Alessa to get the Claudia from Kaufmann. Alessa's wounds wouldn't heal, and eventually took a toll on Lisa's sanity. To have to take care of someone that won't get better is true torment. Alessa was in a fire that caused severe burns to her body, but something kept her alive. Lisa had no idea what was keeping her alive, and frankly, neither do I. Lisa did what she had to do for the drugs, and tending to Alessa every day was one of those things she had to do.