Although Thom is fearful of his sexuality being revealed to his father, he does not hesitate when his father begins to lash out at the one person that makes him comfortable with his identity. His love for Ian overpowers his fears of coming out as well as his father preconceived idea of homosexuality. Even Ian was took by surprise at Thom’s actions being that Ian has always defended and protected Thom’s identity. Although times have changed and more people are accepting of the LGBT community, Mr. Wright symbolizes the part of society that follow the traditions of heteronormativity. As Thom’s father defends his viewpoints through his empty yelling, Ian and Thom symbolically come together and stand up to Mr. Wright holding hands in solidarity. Mr. Wright’s reaction to this unity is the icing on the cake in proving how love overpowers society 's negative views on minorities, as well as society’s oppressive nature towards the people that do not follow its norms. In contrast although Thom and Tish come from different minority groups, they both share a powerful love for their significant other that gives them the strength to put themselves in a vulnerable state in order to defend the ones they love from societal
Although Thom is fearful of his sexuality being revealed to his father, he does not hesitate when his father begins to lash out at the one person that makes him comfortable with his identity. His love for Ian overpowers his fears of coming out as well as his father preconceived idea of homosexuality. Even Ian was took by surprise at Thom’s actions being that Ian has always defended and protected Thom’s identity. Although times have changed and more people are accepting of the LGBT community, Mr. Wright symbolizes the part of society that follow the traditions of heteronormativity. As Thom’s father defends his viewpoints through his empty yelling, Ian and Thom symbolically come together and stand up to Mr. Wright holding hands in solidarity. Mr. Wright’s reaction to this unity is the icing on the cake in proving how love overpowers society 's negative views on minorities, as well as society’s oppressive nature towards the people that do not follow its norms. In contrast although Thom and Tish come from different minority groups, they both share a powerful love for their significant other that gives them the strength to put themselves in a vulnerable state in order to defend the ones they love from societal