The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat Lesson Plan

What role does music play in Dr. P's life (of the title story, "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat")? Why does Sacks advise Dr. P to fill his life with as much music as possible?

As a professor of the art, music plays a tremendous role in Dr. P.'s life, particularly because as his ability to visually identify objects deteriorates, music continues to be a bright spot and helps to keep him grounded in his old life. In addition, the focus on music and its role in Dr. P.'s life and adaptation to his condition serves as an important lens through which to view Sacks's entire book. Despite the fact that Dr. P. and his wife come to Sacks for help, the doctor is not actually...