Assuming a new name, Jack, instead of the formal “Tobias” is indicative of his emerging sense of identity that does not equate with his birthright. He is born as the son of an aero-nautical engineer, and as a sibling of a brother who attends Princeton University in addition to a successful uncle in Paris. However, he is at the whim of his mother’s insecure and capricious behaviour who is always getting involved with abusive partners. Despite Jack’s father not supporting him, he is adamant that the future will not repeat failure. His desire to attain success quickly may both conceal the harshness of reality and allows him to march on despite the abuse and negligence. Much worth consideration is Jack’s whole hearted support of his mother’s ideas
