Summarize The Changes In The Process Of Leonard's Recovery

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In the process of Leonard's recovery, Leonard and Dr Sayers bonding had allowed Doctor Sayer to appreciate the wonders and excitement of living. Leonard, wanted to show Dr Sayer, what the world has to offer. That "people have forgotten what life is all about ... that they needed to be reminded of what they have and what they have to lose." Dr. Sayer starts realizing, that his reason for living was not to merely exist but to enjoying living. Dr Sayer attitude of avoiding communication with other individuals, had resulted in him living alone, with no family and only finding comfort and contentment, in his plants and scientific collection. This changed during the awakened period of the patients, we begin to see Dr. Sayer valuing their existence,
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