Blue Marigold story

talesoftheunexpected5x01 · 1982-04-25

Marigold is a top model much in demand until her temperamental nature takes over. She loses her contracts and winds up in a mental home. Released years later, she plans a comeback. Directed by: Giles Foster. Story by: Aileen Wheeler.

11 total · 1 choice · 5 major · 5 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
fall from grace choice Marigold was famous and arrogant until she got fired, then went broke and had a mental breakdown.
coping with aging major Marigold felt as if she was old and past her physical prime.
coping with time passing you by major Marigold lost her career to Sofie, a younger woman with a better voice.
facing job insecurity major Marigold was let go and could not find another job that was good enough for her.
jealousy major Marigold was envious and sour towards the younger woman with the better voice.
resentment major Marigold was envious and sour towards the younger woman with the better voice.
alcohol abuse minor Marigold wasted her money on booze.
blindness minor Paul was blinded and disfigured by the car accident.
coping with being disfigured minor Paul was blinded and disfigured by the car accident, and Marigold reacted sharply to his appearance.
sister and sister minor Marigold moved in with her sister Beryl after getting discharged from the mental institution.