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Alison relationship with her father

What factors complicate Alison’s relationship with her father?

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Bruce struggles through his shame in an effort to show his daughter some support - something he never had - and Alison tries to connect with her father on the basis of their shared proclivites. Ultimately, the chasm between their experiences leads the bonding moment to fall short of Alison's hopes - Bruce's shame is too deep for him to truly reveal himself to his daughter.

So, how would you desricbe Bruce family history with his own family?