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The point is, that is precisely what happens to the paralized. Part of Christopher Reeve's deterioriation was due to infections from sores, and he had the best care money could buy. The movie painted a stark and truthful picture of what might push someone to want to end their own life. Maggie had seen the world and experienced amazing success prior to the fight, and boxing made her feel powerful. Now she was literally having everything taken away from her, including her body, which had been a source of that power.
I don't think they are toying with us. It does force you to imagine yourself in that type of existence, which can be overwhelming.
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