Mercy Among The Children Summary
On occasion, does a son grow to mirror image of his father? As a child continues to develop, they often will decide who they envision themselves to be. In Mercy Among the Children, Lyle exemplifies an individual, a son who embraces his true nature. That is to say, he is not his father as he identifies with anger. Sydney attempts to sculpt Lyle’s character and in the end learns that he is unable to make someone they are not. Lyle concludes that religion is untrustworthy, the responsibility of being a father proves rather difficult, and one either initiates or desert violence. However, everything ultimately centers on a choice. The relationship a father and son share is influential and meaningful, as a son eventually grows to understand what