After his wife died, Roland was deeply despondent and sad. He attempted to resume work a week or so after the funeral but was unable to function at his job and was unable to attend to the routine duties of life. He felt guilty for not being able to prevent his wife's death. According to the text, Roland would likely be diagnosed:

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Roland is experiencing symptoms of major depressive disorder, including despondency, inability to function, guilt, and sadness following the loss of his wife. These symptoms are interfering with his ability to work and carry out daily activities, which is typical of major depressive disorder. This is a normal response to a traumatic event; thus, it does not indicate personality disorder or cyclothymic disorder.

After His Wife Died, Roland Was Deeply Despondent and Sad