named Toby struggling through life because his parents were divorced. Living with his
mother Rosemary, who wasn't able to provide him with proper upbringing on her own.
Toby owned a gun that his mothers partner named Roy, had given to him. Toby would
look out of his bedroom window and point the gun at animals and innocent people
walking by. He had this urge inside of him to shoot at people. One day, he was
distracted by the sound of his mother opening his door which prevented him from
almost shooting at a Nun. This scene reminds me of a scene in the movie "American
Beauty", Jack, who lacked communication with his parents, felt ignored and
unimportant. The lack of communication with his parents made him feel useless
carrying dangerous weapons and eventually getting arrested. We turn on our television
Parents play a big role in their children's lives. Children need attention, time and
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