prince of tides

Dmitry Privedenyuk Nov. 28, 2000 English 101 Prisoner of The Past Growing up in what today is considered a dysfunctional family, Pat Conroy took advantage of this opportunity to write some of the most intriguing stories of his past that capture the attention of his readers. In the movie "Prince of Tides" that was based on his life, Pat Conroy attempts to draw the viewer into his own world, and give them the chance to experience the pain …

…him. He saw his brother shoot the three rapists right in front of his face and then helped them clean up the mess and getting rid of the bodies, neither of them telling their father about any of this. His older brother was killed by the government for trying to protect the family land. Many may argue that these are the images that shaped the character that plays Pat Conroy in the movie. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**