Idealism
In this novel idealism is what brought two young adults together. Idealistic ideas willfully forced the family into the abyss. Idealism departs from all realities and that is why the characters in this work have lost their perception of reality. Harriett was unable to make a pragmatic decision, unlike her husband, who made a harsh, but quite practical, decision because of their fifth child.
Born wild
Despite numerous attempts by parents to raise a decent fifth child, their efforts have always failed. This means that Ben was naturally a child of aggression and a different kind of child, and his upbringing became virtually impossible. There is a widespread belief that human nature is unchanging and although framed throughout life, it never really changes.
Alienation
Ben is a living example of how he was to be expelled from his own family, and this alienation was due to his character. His aggressive nature and uncharacteristic appearance forced him not only to alienate himself from his family but also her own mother as well, who was selflessly trying to raise her fifth child properly. And in this upbringing, the perception of reality and the need to take care of the family is completely lost.
