Claire's return could have been such an emotional storyline.
Some of the right pieces were there on Days of Our Lives during the week of 6-01-20, especially John and Marlena's discussion of how difficult it might be to take care of her post-release from Bayview and Marlena's fears that Ciara's wedding could trigger Claire's mental illness.
Unfortunately, Days of Our Lives again relied on stereotypes and unrealistic scenarios that ruined the whole thing.
Claire's mental illness was never specified. She was a pyromaniac who set fires because she was pathologically jealous of Ciara, and like most murderers in Salem, used mental illness as a justification for her behavior.
That was terrible writing when it happened. It reinforced untrue and damaging stereotypes about people with mental illness being violent and dangerous, and Claire's behavior didn't fit her character.
Olivia Rose Keegan's return underscored the missed opportunity that awful storyline represented.
Some of the right pieces were there on Days of Our Lives during the week of 6-01-20, especially John and Marlena's discussion of how difficult it might be to take care of her post-release from Bayview and Marlena's fears that Ciara's wedding could trigger Claire's mental illness.
Unfortunately, Days of Our Lives again relied on stereotypes and unrealistic scenarios that ruined the whole thing.
Claire's mental illness was never specified. She was a pyromaniac who set fires because she was pathologically jealous of Ciara, and like most murderers in Salem, used mental illness as a justification for her behavior.
That was terrible writing when it happened. It reinforced untrue and damaging stereotypes about people with mental illness being violent and dangerous, and Claire's behavior didn't fit her character.
Olivia Rose Keegan's return underscored the missed opportunity that awful storyline represented.
- 6/8/2020
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
Similar News
Days of our Lives Spoilers: Eric Uncovers A Secret
- 4/25/2024
- by Soap Opera News
- Soap Opera News
New Film for Jessica Serfaty
- 4/25/2024
- by Soap Opera News
- Soap Opera News
Days Of Our Lives Spoilers: The Quest To Uncover Li Shin’s Murderer Leads Kristen And Stefan To Shocking Discoveries!
- 4/25/2024
- by Rita Ryan
- Celebrating The Soaps
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.