
However, Legrand also does exhibit genuine signs of mild bipolar disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder. The narrator comments on Legrand's carrying the bug like a conjurer, "When I observed this last, plain evidence of my friend's aberration of mind, I could scarcely refrain from tears." Legrand later admits to teasing the narrator and deliberately acting insane just to humor him.

In fact, the narrator is certain that his friend is going mad and urges him repeatedly to seek help. In "The Gold-Bug," Legrand is suspected to be mentally ill. %3c %20%3e?īudding interest in the science of mind is also a key theme in Edgar Allen Poe's work. "John's First Epistle - 1 John 4:18b - (KJV - King James Version)." Blue Letter Bible. I will wait until we both know the meaning of the saying that: Perfect loves casts out fear - hopefully together.īlue Letter Bible. I will wait for however long it takes to reassure you that with me, you have nothing to fear. I will wait patiently hoping and praying. So, my dearest Chesca, if these words do not stir your heart as you stir mine, please put me back in to my box. If to my loss, however, if you find you are happiest in the arms another, I want that for you always - that you are your happiest. If I had you - I would be the richest man of all times in history. I do not care if we conquer the world and rule as king and queen or if we simply live as mere peasants. If you decide to keep it in its box, it will, as I, be patiently waiting for you. If you cherish it, the feeling with it will grow to no end. You may do with the gift whatever you will.

The feeling with which I give it extends from my soul. Please take this gift and keep it to remind you of me. My heart has never been unlocked this way to anyone like you.
