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Monday, May 3, 2021
Different Narrator Focus—due May 4
Write the inner monologue of a character other than Jack. Become that character with the first person pronouns "I, me, my". Include 400+ words.
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I am the dad and I have to make sure that my family is happy and that everyone is doing their best. Sometimes I get a little rough with the kids by yelling at them and discarding them. Sometimes I get mad at my wife because I think that she is taking the kids away from me and turning them against me. I try my best to make the learn and let them become stronger and able to be on themselves. I love playing with the boys as much as possible and I make sure that they love me and make sure they know I love them and only want the best for them. I work on vehicles and work to get my stress off the kids. I take trips for work and leave the kids with the wife for a couple of months. I make the kids do yard work to keep the yard looking nice so they are not out running around and messing up things. I make them do yard work because I want them to be able to do it on their own one day. The wife makes sure the house is clean and the kids are nice and clean and looking nice. I am harsh on Jack sometimes because he is the oldest and he should know more things and know how to do things on his own. I am rough with my wife because I know that she is a strong woman and she can handle certain things that she might not do all the time. I get mad at her because when I am gone she turns the kids against me so they don’t like me. After we lost the youngest boy I have had a hard time trying to keep myself in line and the rest of the family. I don’t know if my traits are falling onto Jack but they might be. I may have had a rough background with my parents being rough and mean to the family and I kinda took that in. I am strict at the dinner table and make sure the kids don’t put their elbows on the table while we are eating, even though I do it. I don’t let the kids talk back or I lock them in the closets or their rooms. I bang the table and through things when I get mad. I make everyone scared of me and not want to talk to. Sometimes I just want to be left alone when I am mad. McCulley
“Upon learning of his youngest son's tragic death, the father. Who is currently working at an airfield, fell to his knees in utter disbelief of this news? He is unsure how to react or express the overwhelming feelings going through him. He simply kneeled down and stared right towards the sun as it was setting before dusk took hold on his section of the world, possibly wondering why did god let one of his children die? He continued to stare until he left the field and headed home to his remaining family, his wife was there awaiting him so they could spill the news to the remaining two boys about their youngest brother's untimely death.
After a while of struggling with the grief of this, he reflects upon all of his actions, and his life flashes before his eyes about what might have caused this tragic event to occur… From the moment he held onto them when they were just under a year old to when they finally walked like people to their first act of independence from him and the Mother.
He was always harsh on them, he thought he was toughening them up so they could handle the real world on their own without the guidance of him or the Mother… But doing so caused issues with his children and his relationship with his wife as he is seen by them as an abusive dominating force in the family and caused a toxic divide between them. But he did learn his lesson… eventually but not in the way he was expecting to happen… “
This is jack and I live with my mom dad and brother. I hate it here, I hate the way dad treats me but there's nothing I can do about it but something has to be done. I saw him talking to mom the other day and he was just yelling at her nonstop so I went upstairs to see what my brother was doing and he was just sitting looking out the window. I went outside because I was bored and really mad, I was mad at dad because I just don't like him but maybe if I act like him he'll like me. He makes everything here go haywire, sometimes I wished for him to die. I took my brother to the lake and I wanted him to try and stop the bullet from coming out but I waited for the perfect time to shoot his finger. He started crying but I really didn't care I felt like my dad.
I am the Neighbor who never leaves their house unless necessary for work in the store similar stuff like that. I’d like to think I would get along with my neighbors but there is something about them I just can’t put my finger on. I know I shouldn’t make assumptions about them but living by them I think is enough observation on who they are. I know the father is emotionally closed off not to mention the abuse he puts his kids through. I’ve seen them look uncomfortable whenever he touches them. THey seem to look up to the mother in a sense of peace and harmony like they don’t become lost when looking at her. She seems to have a special touch with nature not just because of the garden but how much time she will spend outside. WIth or without her kids with her. I find inside comforting being able to control what is here my space. I guess the same could be said with her yard. I wouldn’t think so because of three boys it;s hard to keep much to yourself. I imagine kids must be one of the most frustrating things you could do to yourself especially as a woman. The rumours about the unbearable pain of childbirth not to mention trying to parent them correctly making no mistakes all the things strangers and friends have to say about it trying to tell you what is right and wrong. I have no kids myself nor would I like any but my mother would tell me about these things. Somewhat complain about such. One thing or another I would imagine you would lose control at one point about what you think is right and wrong and it just ends up as being lazy or the easy way out. Which later in life I think she will realize what she has done. Her husband is half the downfall of her kids success having high expectations for them. Like the one time the eldest went to go inside and the screen door I guess slammed too loud even though I didn’t hear it, not to mention the door is there to open and close. It was uncanny to have the boy stand there and close the door how many times. I feel like the oldest has it the worst I feel like all eldest children do because it’s when the parents are trying to figure out how they want to do things whether it’s right or wrong fixing their mistakes on the second child but the middle still ending up being typically the one that follows the oldest or becomes a rebellion. Being creative outside the box thinker. You know what was really sad was that one boy who lost his life at the pool heard he was the only child can’t imagine the pain the mother went through your only love and joy the mother feels towards that one being. I hear there was a thing with giving birth is that once the child is born there is an automatic connection you get with said being. I guess you would call it. I do feel bad for the family in a sense in that I could have done something about it all. I could have befriended the wife at least as nice as she is and won’t speak up when she really really wanted too. zody
Yesterday was a waste. They still aren’t considering my patents. I’ve worked hard on them and they still aren’t even being considered. Today is going to be different, it’s got to be. I’m going to be a better husband and a better father. I have to do it for my family *turns around in bed, facing wife* I have to do it for her….
Just another long day at work. The same monotonous routine, I could change it, I could make it better. All they have to do is consider my patents. My business trip is coming up soon, I have to make it up to my wife, I gotta make it up with my kids….
What is wrong with me? I’ve left on a bad note, it's the same old routine that I just want to put an end to. I yelled at her again... and the kids. She stood up to me, it’s unlike her. She shouldn’t ever have to but she did. I’m on my business trip now, I'm using it as an excuse, I know if I was there with them I still probably wouldn’t be able to tell her I’m sorry….
Couple more weeks left of this trip. Can’t wait to see my family. I think I’ve changed, I think I’ve honestly been given a clean slate and I don’t want to mess it up this time. Jack is getting near the age, maybe it’s time to talk to him about the birds and the bees….
I did it again. It wasn’t my fault this time. These kids need to be prepared for the world and I'm preparing them for the harsh truth of life. Who am I kidding? I couldn’t even fall for that no matter how much I've tried to convince myself….
Jack yelled at me today. It felt like a spit in the face but I'm proud. Maybe I am doing something right, Jack does seem to be getting tougher. I didn’t even know how to respond to it, I’m conflicted because I see myself in him and I'm not sure if that’s a good thing yet.
I can’t believe it. The plant is closing. My boss gave me a choice, unemployment or an inferior position. It’s a terrible situation, I really don’t know where to go from here. I need to make amends with my family, that comes first. I’ll break the news to them afterward….
we see jacks dad being harsh a lot in this movie. like c said it could be that he was raised in those conditions, but i believe it could be something else. in the movie the father is a hypocrite and that is well noticed. he could be doing this to be teaching his kids to be better than he is. the father shows the kids how to work hard and accomplish things because he wants them to work hard and be successful in their future. we see that the father is somewhat successful but not a huge amount and i think that is one of the reasons that he pushes them. he wants the kids to be better than he was and is. he realized after being harsh to jack and him rebeling against his father that maybe he should calm down and apologize before jack goes down the same and/ or wrong path. the father also does what a lot of parents do the "my house,my rules" he puts a bit more force into showing that is true though instead of just saying it. we tend to take the wrong view on things because of what we see in them, but there is always another part to a story that is hidden and we have to use our minds to unlock it. it could just be a theory or the reality of how it actually is. back then it was not considered abuse to discipline like this because people were different back then. the rules have changed and it makes us slightly weaker in my opinion. nowadays if there are people like the father in this movie it is considered abuse whether it is mental or physical. in reality it builds strength for the future. i believe that if some of the old ways were still around the media and other things would not be as sensitive. in my opinion the father was somewhat harsh but not terribly harsh. we all know that there are worse parents who have done terrible things, we just assume because we think of just the topic of focus in these things. like the movie we are focused on that so we do not think " oh maybe he is not terrible" because in these moments we base our thoughts on just the movie. For example in the movie "IT" we saw way worse discipline and abuse to the girl in that movie. if we think about those two different spectrums of discipline and abuse jacks father really does not seem that terrible. sure he may have been shown as the bad guy in the movie but he was just building his kids into better people in the long run because look at jack, he is an architect. those people are really successful. the situation with jack wanting his father hurt was a tad bit over dramatic in my opinion. if anyone can relate to physical discipline or heavy parental guidelines for the child we can relate to this pain that hurt so much that caused the feeling of wanting the person doing it to hurt. i was glad jack did not kill the father because his intentions were most likely not to put the child in danger but to teach him not to disrespect his parents. plus in my opinion there is not a legitimate reason to kill anyone unless it is set by the court. people who think another person should lose their life for not logical reason need a little help. if i was that father in that time frame i would have most likely done the same actions. why? (me being in the stand point of the father) i may treat my son a little more harsh but in the long run he will do great. future self: my son is now an architect and very successful in life. so it did pay off....
What inner monologue means to me is that we know what the characters are saying and what they’re feeling in a way that we all feel without saying anything. For instance we know the feelings and sayings of retired veterans, people released from prison, and people who lost a loved one. The family's inner monologue is trying to be shaped for this world while dealing with issues the family has experienced in their entire life. The father’s inner monologue is about trying too hard, tough, and serious about everything and what the outside world does to people who are soft. The mother’s inner monologue is making changes, respect, and bringing joy into this world even if it’s cruel and terrible to adapt into and survive it. The brothers inner monologue is to figure out what they want to become, what the deal is, and if it’s really worth living in this world that the parents have taught them, but two of the parents have the opposite and treat them and teach them way more different than the others. I have already said this but I’m going to say what the meaning of the movie is again. The hidden meaning of the movie itself is about Nature V Nurture, Adaption, and what we're evolving into since humans are growing more intelligent and strong. “Why was I born into this family?” “Our kids are going to grow up to be lunatics or gangster.” “It’s sometimes too late for change, especially the ones who have already changed.” “Why are mothers better at raising kids than fathers?” The quotes that I’m referring to the hidden meaning of what I’m predicting is what they’re saying in their minds.
I am the father and I know I was being harsh on my kids but I was only doing that so they will become their own boss and make them stronger. I’m even harsh on my wife every once in a while because I think like she wants the kids to turn against me and she never agrees when I yell at them. I think my neighbors may think I’m a little harsh on my kids as well, they might see me through their windows. I definitely know my kids think I’m harsh as well, I do treat them badly sometimes and other times I’ll wrestle around with them and show them that I can have some fun and I’m not always strict.
I am the father and I know that I was harsh on my oldest son because I want him to become his own boss and able to become successful. I also think that my wife is turning my kids against me because I know that she doesn't like it when I am hard on them. I also like to mess around them because I don't want them to think that I am always harsh and hard on them, I want to have some fun. I also don't want to go on a business trip because I will be gone for 1 or 2 months away from them, but I know that I have to go on these business trips because that is how I am going to make money.
The inner dialogue of the mother: "I don't know why he treats me this way why does he undermined everything I do. My children know that I can protect them I try my best every day to keep myself together. Why is it that every single time he leaves the room I feel relief? I hope my children don't feel the same." I imagine that the mother thinks like this throughout the film she seems to be put together but also seems to be quite afraid of her marriage and the effect that has on her children.
Boys:(not the one that lived) " are Mom and Dad okay can this possibly be my fault. Beginning to wonder the best for my father isn't my best at all I try to do but he offered me and the requirements that he expects but it never seems like it's enough. Am I stressing him out /(after the death of a child) ever since he died I felt like I had to take on more? Mom seems like she's falling apart she hasn't been the same for a long time the Joy from your face is faded dad is finally showing emotion. I can't tell if it's a good thing or if I should be more worried than ever. Neighbors: I see what's going on inside the house the children act off in the mother seems like she's having a hard time. I'm wondering if we should be intervening or asking any questions but I don't want to stir anything up after all they did just lose a child. But I don't think that the husband should be giving her the amount of stress that she's given right now beginning to wonder if my kid should start hanging out with them maybe I should have a talk with them tell them to interact more with the children. Perhaps I should go over and comfort the mother.
it seems like every day I see an argument between someone it seems like every day the jack boy does something to get the dad upset. the night all I hear is screaming and yelling I can never tell if the kids are physically are injured. there are some days I see them perfectly fine family. but when misbehaves little the dad gets upset and yells at the boys. sometimes I think the boys. act out because they want to fit in with the other kids in his neighborhood. I believe that the dad is being this way because of childhood problems. I think the kid's lust wants to have fun but he wants them to be better people in society.
I will be doing the monologue of the father, first of all, I think that he plays a huge role in the film because he shows the kids what to do when they are young. He does this by telling them to be their own boss and to fight for what is right and to stick up for each other. “As I looked into his eyes I saw fear” I am saying this because when the youngest kid told him to be quiet at the table the father lunged forward and we could all see fear in the little kid's eyes. “I saw toughness, hardiness, hate, and love when I told him I was fired and when he hugged me I broke down and I wanted to tell him I love you”. This is important because it shows that the father wanted to say to jack that he loves him but he did not say anything he just wanted to enjoy the moment he has with jack at that exact moment and when I said “I saw toughness, hardiness, hate, and love” I meant that jack has a lot of hatred for his father when he tells them to do something and he does not do it as well he also saw toughness in his oldest kid because like jack said he is more like him than his father, and I think that hit his father deep inside because he realized what he turned his kid into, and I said hardiness because jack can take the criticism and the father sees this so he continues to do this to the boys because he loves them with all his heart and he does not want them to turn out like him.
“As the father, I was harsh only because I wanted what’s best for my kids. I thought it’d make them stronger, push harder. Was I wrong? Was it truly making them stronger, or did I only break them down more? At the time, I didn’t think it was wrong, but now I question myself, with the passing of my youngest and middle son. Those events gave me time to think, made me question myself, made me regret never saying sorry. I wish I could have explained myself and assured them that I loved them. I didn’t want to lose them so soon, I cared about them, I really did. It’ll forever break my heart to know I never got to properly say goodbye. This has all helped me open my eyes, to appreciate, treat better, be more understanding, and more caring. I don’t want anyone to put themselves through what I’m going through, regret and guilt. I hope that my wife isn’t mad at me, but I understand if she is. I partially blame myself, maybe if I did something different, they would still be alive. I’m glad I still have Jack, and I hope he isn’t mad at me either. I hope he doesn’t make the same mistakes I did. If he’s to learn anything from me, it’s to be better than me.”
the inner monologue of the mother. why don't I try harder, what could I do to help. I don't know what to do anymore. my family is falling apart and I don't know how to make everything better
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I am the dad and I have to make sure that my family is happy and that everyone is doing their best. Sometimes I get a little rough with the kids by yelling at them and discarding them. Sometimes I get mad at my wife because I think that she is taking the kids away from me and turning them against me. I try my best to make the learn and let them become stronger and able to be on themselves. I love playing with the boys as much as possible and I make sure that they love me and make sure they know I love them and only want the best for them. I work on vehicles and work to get my stress off the kids. I take trips for work and leave the kids with the wife for a couple of months. I make the kids do yard work to keep the yard looking nice so they are not out running around and messing up things. I make them do yard work because I want them to be able to do it on their own one day. The wife makes sure the house is clean and the kids are nice and clean and looking nice. I am harsh on Jack sometimes because he is the oldest and he should know more things and know how to do things on his own. I am rough with my wife because I know that she is a strong woman and she can handle certain things that she might not do all the time. I get mad at her because when I am gone she turns the kids against me so they don’t like me. After we lost the youngest boy I have had a hard time trying to keep myself in line and the rest of the family. I don’t know if my traits are falling onto Jack but they might be. I may have had a rough background with my parents being rough and mean to the family and I kinda took that in. I am strict at the dinner table and make sure the kids don’t put their elbows on the table while we are eating, even though I do it. I don’t let the kids talk back or I lock them in the closets or their rooms. I bang the table and through things when I get mad. I make everyone scared of me and not want to talk to. Sometimes I just want to be left alone when I am mad.
McCulley
“Upon learning of his youngest son's tragic death, the father. Who is currently working at an airfield, fell to his knees in utter disbelief of this news? He is unsure how to react or express the overwhelming feelings going through him. He simply kneeled down and stared right towards the sun as it was setting before dusk took hold on his section of the world, possibly wondering why did god let one of his children die? He continued to stare until he left the field and headed home to his remaining family, his wife was there awaiting him so they could spill the news to the remaining two boys about their youngest brother's untimely death.
After a while of struggling with the grief of this, he reflects upon all of his actions, and his life flashes before his eyes about what might have caused this tragic event to occur… From the moment he held onto them when they were just under a year old to when they finally walked like people to their first act of independence from him and the Mother.
He was always harsh on them, he thought he was toughening them up so they could handle the real world on their own without the guidance of him or the Mother… But doing so caused issues with his children and his relationship with his wife as he is seen by them as an abusive dominating force in the family and caused a toxic divide between them. But he did learn his lesson… eventually but not in the way he was expecting to happen… “
-Andrew Colby
This is jack and I live with my mom dad and brother. I hate it here, I hate the way dad treats me but there's nothing I can do about it but something has to be done. I saw him talking to mom the other day and he was just yelling at her nonstop so I went upstairs to see what my brother was doing and he was just sitting looking out the window. I went outside because I was bored and really mad, I was mad at dad because I just don't like him but maybe if I act like him he'll like me. He makes everything here go haywire, sometimes I wished for him to die. I took my brother to the lake and I wanted him to try and stop the bullet from coming out but I waited for the perfect time to shoot his finger. He started crying but I really didn't care I felt like my dad.
I am the Neighbor who never leaves their house unless necessary for work in the store similar stuff like that. I’d like to think I would get along with my neighbors but there is something about them I just can’t put my finger on. I know I shouldn’t make assumptions about them but living by them I think is enough observation on who they are. I know the father is emotionally closed off not to mention the abuse he puts his kids through. I’ve seen them look uncomfortable whenever he touches them. THey seem to look up to the mother in a sense of peace and harmony like they don’t become lost when looking at her. She seems to have a special touch with nature not just because of the garden but how much time she will spend outside. WIth or without her kids with her. I find inside comforting being able to control what is here my space. I guess the same could be said with her yard. I wouldn’t think so because of three boys it;s hard to keep much to yourself. I imagine kids must be one of the most frustrating things you could do to yourself especially as a woman. The rumours about the unbearable pain of childbirth not to mention trying to parent them correctly making no mistakes all the things strangers and friends have to say about it trying to tell you what is right and wrong. I have no kids myself nor would I like any but my mother would tell me about these things. Somewhat complain about such. One thing or another I would imagine you would lose control at one point about what you think is right and wrong and it just ends up as being lazy or the easy way out. Which later in life I think she will realize what she has done. Her husband is half the downfall of her kids success having high expectations for them. Like the one time the eldest went to go inside and the screen door I guess slammed too loud even though I didn’t hear it, not to mention the door is there to open and close. It was uncanny to have the boy stand there and close the door how many times. I feel like the oldest has it the worst I feel like all eldest children do because it’s when the parents are trying to figure out how they want to do things whether it’s right or wrong fixing their mistakes on the second child but the middle still ending up being typically the one that follows the oldest or becomes a rebellion. Being creative outside the box thinker. You know what was really sad was that one boy who lost his life at the pool heard he was the only child can’t imagine the pain the mother went through your only love and joy the mother feels towards that one being. I hear there was a thing with giving birth is that once the child is born there is an automatic connection you get with said being. I guess you would call it. I do feel bad for the family in a sense in that I could have done something about it all. I could have befriended the wife at least as nice as she is and won’t speak up when she really really wanted too. zody
Yesterday was a waste. They still aren’t considering my patents. I’ve worked hard on them and they still aren’t even being considered. Today is going to be different, it’s got to be. I’m going to be a better husband and a better father. I have to do it for my family *turns around in bed, facing wife* I have to do it for her….
Just another long day at work. The same monotonous routine, I could change it, I could make it better. All they have to do is consider my patents. My business trip is coming up soon, I have to make it up to my wife, I gotta make it up with my kids….
What is wrong with me? I’ve left on a bad note, it's the same old routine that I just want to put an end to. I yelled at her again... and the kids. She stood up to me, it’s unlike her. She shouldn’t ever have to but she did. I’m on my business trip now, I'm using it as an excuse, I know if I was there with them I still probably wouldn’t be able to tell her I’m sorry….
Couple more weeks left of this trip. Can’t wait to see my family. I think I’ve changed, I think I’ve honestly been given a clean slate and I don’t want to mess it up this time. Jack is getting near the age, maybe it’s time to talk to him about the birds and the bees….
I did it again. It wasn’t my fault this time. These kids need to be prepared for the world and I'm preparing them for the harsh truth of life. Who am I kidding? I couldn’t even fall for that no matter how much I've tried to convince myself….
Jack yelled at me today. It felt like a spit in the face but I'm proud. Maybe I am doing something right, Jack does seem to be getting tougher. I didn’t even know how to respond to it, I’m conflicted because I see myself in him and I'm not sure if that’s a good thing yet.
I can’t believe it. The plant is closing. My boss gave me a choice, unemployment or an inferior position. It’s a terrible situation, I really don’t know where to go from here. I need to make amends with my family, that comes first. I’ll break the news to them afterward….
we see jacks dad being harsh a lot in this movie. like c said it could be that he was raised in those conditions, but i believe it could be something else. in the movie the father is a hypocrite and that is well noticed. he could be doing this to be teaching his kids to be better than he is. the father shows the kids how to work hard and accomplish things because he wants them to work hard and be successful in their future. we see that the father is somewhat successful but not a huge amount and i think that is one of the reasons that he pushes them. he wants the kids to be better than he was and is. he realized after being harsh to jack and him rebeling against his father that maybe he should calm down and apologize before jack goes down the same and/ or wrong path. the father also does what a lot of parents do the "my house,my rules" he puts a bit more force into showing that is true though instead of just saying it. we tend to take the wrong view on things because of what we see in them, but there is always another part to a story that is hidden and we have to use our minds to unlock it. it could just be a theory or the reality of how it actually is. back then it was not considered abuse to discipline like this because people were different back then. the rules have changed and it makes us slightly weaker in my opinion. nowadays if there are people like the father in this movie it is considered abuse whether it is mental or physical. in reality it builds strength for the future. i believe that if some of the old ways were still around the media and other things would not be as sensitive. in my opinion the father was somewhat harsh but not terribly harsh. we all know that there are worse parents who have done terrible things, we just assume because we think of just the topic of focus in these things. like the movie we are focused on that so we do not think " oh maybe he is not terrible" because in these moments we base our thoughts on just the movie. For example in the movie "IT" we saw way worse discipline and abuse to the girl in that movie. if we think about those two different spectrums of discipline and abuse jacks father really does not seem that terrible. sure he may have been shown as the bad guy in the movie but he was just building his kids into better people in the long run because look at jack, he is an architect. those people are really successful. the situation with jack wanting his father hurt was a tad bit over dramatic in my opinion. if anyone can relate to physical discipline or heavy parental guidelines for the child we can relate to this pain that hurt so much that caused the feeling of wanting the person doing it to hurt. i was glad jack did not kill the father because his intentions were most likely not to put the child in danger but to teach him not to disrespect his parents. plus in my opinion there is not a legitimate reason to kill anyone unless it is set by the court. people who think another person should lose their life for not logical reason need a little help. if i was that father in that time frame i would have most likely done the same actions. why? (me being in the stand point of the father) i may treat my son a little more harsh but in the long run he will do great. future self: my son is now an architect and very successful in life. so it did pay off....
What inner monologue means to me is that we know what the characters are saying and what they’re feeling in a way that we all feel without saying anything. For instance we know the feelings and sayings of retired veterans, people released from prison, and people who lost a loved one. The family's inner monologue is trying to be shaped for this world while dealing with issues the family has experienced in their entire life. The father’s inner monologue is about trying too hard, tough, and serious about everything and what the outside world does to people who are soft. The mother’s inner monologue is making changes, respect, and bringing joy into this world even if it’s cruel and terrible to adapt into and survive it. The brothers inner monologue is to figure out what they want to become, what the deal is, and if it’s really worth living in this world that the parents have taught them, but two of the parents have the opposite and treat them and teach them way more different than the others. I have already said this but I’m going to say what the meaning of the movie is again. The hidden meaning of the movie itself is about Nature V Nurture, Adaption, and what we're evolving into since humans are growing more intelligent and strong. “Why was I born into this family?” “Our kids are going to grow up to be lunatics or gangster.” “It’s sometimes too late for change, especially the ones who have already changed.” “Why are mothers better at raising kids than fathers?” The quotes that I’m referring to the hidden meaning of what I’m predicting is what they’re saying in their minds.
I am the father and I know I was being harsh on my kids but I was only doing that so they will become their own boss and make them stronger. I’m even harsh on my wife every once in a while because I think like she wants the kids to turn against me and she never agrees when I yell at them. I think my neighbors may think I’m a little harsh on my kids as well, they might see me through their windows. I definitely know my kids think I’m harsh as well, I do treat them badly sometimes and other times I’ll wrestle around with them and show them that I can have some fun and I’m not always strict.
Zimmerman
I am the father and I know that I was harsh on my oldest son because I want him to become his own boss and able to become successful. I also think that my wife is turning my kids against me because I know that she doesn't like it when I am hard on them. I also like to mess around them because I don't want them to think that I am always harsh and hard on them, I want to have some fun. I also don't want to go on a business trip because I will be gone for 1 or 2 months away from them, but I know that I have to go on these business trips because that is how I am going to make money.
The inner dialogue of the mother: "I don't know why he treats me this way why does he undermined everything I do. My children know that I can protect them I try my best every day to keep myself together. Why is it that every single time he leaves the room I feel relief? I hope my children don't feel the same." I imagine that the mother thinks like this throughout the film she seems to be put together but also seems to be quite afraid of her marriage and the effect that has on her children.
Boys:(not the one that lived) " are Mom and Dad okay can this possibly be my fault. Beginning to wonder the best for my father isn't my best at all I try to do but he offered me and the requirements that he expects but it never seems like it's enough. Am I stressing him out /(after the death of a child) ever since he died I felt like I had to take on more? Mom seems like she's falling apart she hasn't been the same for a long time the Joy from your face is faded dad is finally showing emotion. I can't tell if it's a good thing or if I should be more worried than ever.
Neighbors: I see what's going on inside the house the children act off in the mother seems like she's having a hard time. I'm wondering if we should be intervening or asking any questions but I don't want to stir anything up after all they did just lose a child. But I don't think that the husband should be giving her the amount of stress that she's given right now beginning to wonder if my kid should start hanging out with them maybe I should have a talk with them tell them to interact more with the children. Perhaps I should go over and comfort the mother.
-vargas
it seems like every day I see an argument between someone it seems like every day the jack boy does something to get the dad upset. the night all I hear is screaming and yelling I can never tell if the kids are physically are injured. there are some days I see them perfectly fine family. but when misbehaves little the dad gets upset and yells at the boys. sometimes I think the boys. act out because they want to fit in with the other kids in his neighborhood. I believe that the dad is being this way because of childhood problems. I think the kid's lust wants to have fun but he wants them to be better people in society.
I will be doing the monologue of the father, first of all, I think that he plays a huge role in the film because he shows the kids what to do when they are young. He does this by telling them to be their own boss and to fight for what is right and to stick up for each other. “As I looked into his eyes I saw fear” I am saying this because when the youngest kid told him to be quiet at the table the father lunged forward and we could all see fear in the little kid's eyes. “I saw toughness, hardiness, hate, and love when I told him I was fired and when he hugged me I broke down and I wanted to tell him I love you”. This is important because it shows that the father wanted to say to jack that he loves him but he did not say anything he just wanted to enjoy the moment he has with jack at that exact moment and when I said “I saw toughness, hardiness, hate, and love” I meant that jack has a lot of hatred for his father when he tells them to do something and he does not do it as well he also saw toughness in his oldest kid because like jack said he is more like him than his father, and I think that hit his father deep inside because he realized what he turned his kid into, and I said hardiness because jack can take the criticism and the father sees this so he continues to do this to the boys because he loves them with all his heart and he does not want them to turn out like him.
Serbousek
“As the father, I was harsh only because I wanted what’s best for my kids. I thought it’d make them stronger, push harder. Was I wrong? Was it truly making them stronger, or did I only break them down more? At the time, I didn’t think it was wrong, but now I question myself, with the passing of my youngest and middle son. Those events gave me time to think, made me question myself, made me regret never saying sorry. I wish I could have explained myself and assured them that I loved them. I didn’t want to lose them so soon, I cared about them, I really did. It’ll forever break my heart to know I never got to properly say goodbye. This has all helped me open my eyes, to appreciate, treat better, be more understanding, and more caring. I don’t want anyone to put themselves through what I’m going through, regret and guilt. I hope that my wife isn’t mad at me, but I understand if she is. I partially blame myself, maybe if I did something different, they would still be alive. I’m glad I still have Jack, and I hope he isn’t mad at me either. I hope he doesn’t make the same mistakes I did. If he’s to learn anything from me, it’s to be better than me.”
-Busselman
the inner monologue of the mother. why don't I try harder, what could I do to help. I don't know what to do anymore. my family is falling apart and I don't know how to make everything better
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