Rebellion

Long before the actual act of rebellion, the thoughts and the sentiment of rebellion linger in the soul. These thoughts and feelings continue to fester before they reach the fruition of deed. Throughout the course of an extended period of time the uprising stems its roots in the heart; the actual revolt takes place within one’s self, long before one mounts a rebellious action. Teenagers tend to rebel against the authority within the home, …

…kids in their new neighborhoods. Jim is unable to befriend new people caused by the shame he has for his father. He translates the shame he has for his father as being “chicken”, not a real man, or cowardly. He does not want to emulate his father which is why he feels he must prove his manhood, and defend his honor, at every opportunity that arises. As the movie progresses, Jim is confronted by a