Societal pressures often shape the way people act. This is especially apparent in the differences between the behaviors of males and females. When males and females assume the job of parenting, these roles often persist in their relationship with their children. When one thinks of the typical family, specific roles for a mother and a father come to mind. Mothers are generally more nurturing and accepting, while fathers typically encourage masculine behaviors, with a tendency …showed first 75 words of 920 total…

…showed last 75 words of 920 total…one following an experience of pain. This becomes even more obvious as the character of the mother assumes a less typical role and becomes an aggressive, insensitive person. Mr. Farbre begins to connect to his son’s plight when he is hurt, as his wife’s behavior deteriorates. In the end, Mr. and Mrs. Farbre, living in a new town, are able to overcome the roles typically placed on them by society and accept Ludo.