Melvin Udall has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or OCD. ... Although in the movie, Marvin Udall decides to take his medication so he can be "normal" for Carol, a lot of the time people are discriminated against either way, no matter what they choose. ... Simon is a gay neighbor of Marvin's, and is beaten up halfway through the movie. This is where Marvin is forced to take care of Simon's dog, and thus becomes somewhat friends with Simon. Marvin is the one with an actual medical condition, and he is prejudiced against Simon. ...

• Word Count: 1092
• Approx Pages: 4
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• Grade Level: High School