Explaining Shawn's Attachment Theory

One theory that could explain Shawn’s behavior could be the attachment theory. Growing up everyone thought they had a great family but no one knew his mother was an alcoholic. Shawn most likely did not form an attachment to his mom which caused him to lack trust and respect for others- particularly his father. Another way to look at Shawn would be through the anti-social personality theory. Shawn shows absolutely no remorse for what he did to his father or to his roommate. Additionally, he continuously makes excuses and blames everyone else but himself. Someone with an anti-social personality can be described as a person who lacks affection and warmth, and has inappropriate responses to certain behaviors. If I was in charge of Shawn’s treatment I would not give him a break like he received from his judge in the film. His parents are
He needs to be stimulated by the environment in order to feel sane, and his way of stimulation is by committing property offenses. He was also quoted saying he felt a “rush” from breaking into houses. Due to the fact that he has 7 felony convictions at just 18, we can conclude his arousal needs in life are not easily met. The differential association theory could explain at least why Marquese started committing crimes. He admits he began his criminal career when his cousin from Atlanta came to visit him and showed him the ways of being a criminal. Social bond theory could also be used to explain why Marquese is the way he is. His mother has been in and out of prison since he was little, she would take him to the store with him and shoplift with him and she also had a drug problem. He never formed an attachment with his father either because he was shot to death when Marquese was only 8. The bond he formed with his mother was a very negative one. She was not a positive role model for him but since that was the only real bond he had, he took advantage of