Master Harold... And the Boys

Discuss Hally's relationship with his father.

Discuss Hally's relationship with his father.

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Hally doesn't get along well with his father, and the conflict between them is what opens the door for Sam to become his father figure; Sam encourages Hally to do well in school and to study and Hally responds. I believe father is an alcoholic.

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Hally usualy hates his father's behaviour when he got drunk.His father is great in terms of battle of words with his mother.