I believe there's no better way to heal from trauma than to express it verbally to somebody. Having to concisely and fluently express how you feel using words can really help organize your head, while simultaneously receiving help from a trusted friend can help you deal with tough emotions and get a different view of them. I think there is no better "invention" for Oskar than somebody that he can trust who is especially emotionally sharp. Sure, this sounds like a therapist - but this relationship would be perfectly suited for Oskar. This person would come with him everywhere he goes, comfort him, console him, and help him work through his emotional trauma. This person would never annoy Oskar, but also wouldn't suck up to him. Over time, Oskar's emotional trauma would have subsided and he would ideally be able to cope with it better and forgive/accept what has happened to his dad. Over time, this invention would also help Oskar become comfortable with sharing his emotions with others, which would most definitely benefit him.
Throughout the book, Oskar is muddled with intense emotions of grief, hatred, sadness and anger - just to name a few. Oskar struggles with finding outlets for these emotions and instead resorts to pinching himself until he bruises. He can't understand himself and his family recognizes that, too, "there is nothing wrong with not understanding yourself" - Oskar's mom (pg. 114) This invention would help oscar in both coping with his emotions and having a better life as he grows up, because it would help him connect with people more easily.
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