In the short story, “The Father,” by Hugh Garner, the main character, John Purcell had always been unhappy with his life and family. John and his son have never been that close, but a dramatic event could change their relationship for the worse. The father is neglectful, selfish and addicted which lead his relationship with Johnny to its eventual demise.
John's broken relationship with Johnny is because of his consequential actions. To begin, John is too preoccupied with other things to pay attention to his son’s activities. Not noticing that his son only had half of his uniform is proof that this parent is neglectful. John Senior realized that he didn’t even know what position his own son played, or even the name of the team. Not noticing
John's broken relationship with Johnny is because of his consequential actions. To begin, John is too preoccupied with other things to pay attention to his son’s activities. Not noticing that his son only had half of his uniform is proof that this parent is neglectful. John Senior realized that he didn’t even know what position his own son played, or even the name of the team. Not noticing