This may be a cinematic decision to create an extremely animated character that does not follow the typical pattern of a person with schizophrenia. His character make be used to bring awareness to schizophrenia but it is not accurate. He does however, experience catatonia after his date with Lydia, when he remembers his wife. It is stated in the film that he had previously experienced catatonia after his wife’s death. Parry is placed in a mental health hospital and is in a coma-like state. He does not move nor is he able to communicate. In an unrealistic turn of events, Jack is able to break Parry’s catatonia through stealing the millionaire’s cup that Parry believes is the Holy Grail. Therefore, in the end of the film, Jack and Parry continue their friendship with each other and their relationships with Anne and Lydia. They do not mention treatment, which is highly impractical for a person with schizophrenia and