1.   Alexander had a knack for interpreting events around him.

2.   But it is impossible for him in his findings not to interpret events.

3.   How was he to interpret these events?

4.   Seligman and other researchers and practitioners insist that you can have control over how you explain and interpret life events.

5.   The person prone to depression has a tendency to interpret events negatively.

6.   Perhaps he can be helped to interpret the events as less threatening.

7.   A Freudian would have no trouble interpreting the event.

8.   A religious person could interpret the event as a sign that divine retribution will fall upon those who commit a sacrilege or a violation of holy covenants.