Once free, Jack expresses a strong desire to leave his new world and return to room, which was safe and secure. Although he experienced immense pain in captivity, he was immune to it because that situation was all he knew (Room). Since Ma did not have strong parenting skills, she was unable to explain anything outside of room until she grew a burning desire for freedom. Her inability to communicate with Jack confuses him, and he proves unprepared for a world outside of room (Phelan, 74). Jack’s desire to return to his home appears disturbing, and Ma remains passive towards her son once she escapes everything from before. Ma’s failure to connect with Jack, and Victor’s inability to relate to his creation sends each child into a state of turmoil later
Once free, Jack expresses a strong desire to leave his new world and return to room, which was safe and secure. Although he experienced immense pain in captivity, he was immune to it because that situation was all he knew (Room). Since Ma did not have strong parenting skills, she was unable to explain anything outside of room until she grew a burning desire for freedom. Her inability to communicate with Jack confuses him, and he proves unprepared for a world outside of room (Phelan, 74). Jack’s desire to return to his home appears disturbing, and Ma remains passive towards her son once she escapes everything from before. Ma’s failure to connect with Jack, and Victor’s inability to relate to his creation sends each child into a state of turmoil later