Threads have looked at Trudy and Monk from different angles, her death, who might have done it, what songs symbolize their love among others but I wonder if anyone has any thoughts on how Monk might have been affected by her death. If you think it did, what might have changed? Was it a complete transformation or simply an intensification of pre-existing phobias?
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I think the biggest thing was his OCD was increased dramatically.
I don't think the phobias were there until afterwards.
I also don't think he was just in constant sadness. If you watch mr monk is on the run II and Dale at the end ask are you having fun?
Monk replies "No but, it's the closest i'lll ever get."
I think at best case he can only be say satisfied or reliefed but, he can't really be happy.
I don't think the phobias were there until afterwards.
I also don't think he was just in constant sadness. If you watch mr monk is on the run II and Dale at the end ask are you having fun?
Monk replies "No but, it's the closest i'lll ever get."
I think at best case he can only be say satisfied or reliefed but, he can't really be happy.
QUOTE (Kawasakifan @ May 30 2008, 05:09 AM) 
Threads have looked at Trudy and Monk from different angles, her death, who might have done it, what songs symbolize their love among others but I wonder if anyone has any thoughts on how Monk might have been affected by her death. If you think it did, what might have changed? Was it a complete transformation or simply an intensification of pre-existing phobias?
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Monk has always been Monkish. Ambrose, has his own quirks and so did their Mom. Monk was able to function, none the less. When he fell in love with, and married Trudy, it was the happiest time of his life. She made him laugh, and he functioned very well as a detective. When Trudy died, Monk had a total breakdown, and could no longer function in a normal way. That is when his OCD and fears became so bad that he couldn`t leave his house. Also, he could no longer be on the force. I think he picked up a lot of new fears after the murder.
QUOTE (quinfran @ May 30 2008, 09:31 AM)
Monk has always been Monkish. Ambrose, has his own quirks and so did their Mom. Monk was able to function, none the less. When he fell in love with, and married Trudy, it was the happiest time of his life. She made him laugh, and he functioned very well as a detective. When Trudy died, Monk had a total breakdown, and could no longer function in a normal way. That is when his OCD and fears became so bad that he couldn`t leave his house. Also, he could no longer be on the force. I think he picked up a lot of new fears after the murder.
I completely agree with you.
QUOTE (Kawasakifan @ May 30 2008, 11:18 AM)
Beautifully stated.
If the solving of trudy's murder means the end of the series then we may never see the Monk who could smile, laugh, dance again - a pity.
If the solving of trudy's murder means the end of the series then we may never see the Monk who could smile, laugh, dance again - a pity.
Which is why we need more Monk after the Trudy case is solved. I would actually like to see a few episodes (3-4 at least) after the Trudy case. I doubt I'll get my wish, but I'd really like to see it.
Otherwise we can watch the video chat again and just pretend it's a recovered Adrian Monk.
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