... an alcoholic father, Sam has been a great role model for Hally. Master Harold and the boys also has a lot of interesting symbols, and I always find that using symbols is one of the most effective ways of putting out a certain message. The kite, bench, and disease (alcoholism) are are conflicting forces competing for Hally's future. ... 's father is sick in numerous ways, he is an alcoholic, he is crippled, and he's racist. As a young boy Hally was forced to do many tasks that were almost impossible, take his drunken father home; clean up after him, empty the chamber pot ... money, count...

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• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School