Summary Of The Father By Hugh Garner

In the short story “The Father” by Hugh Garner, the author reveals that when an individual is ashamed of one's actions, they will become shameful, feeling regret, leading to irreparable bonds.

TOPIC/PURPOSE SENTENCES( Ensure each sentence has an argument/main idea behind it related to progressing the theme. Do not just reiterate the story, or give a plot detail (as in the sentence). Initially, the author demonstrates shamefulness in the son's life through the severe embarrassment his father has created, where Johnny avoids interacting with his father to not bring up attention.

Initially- When an individual is ashamed of another's actions, they begin to experience regret for bringing them along. Johnny is ashamed of his father's foolish acts
This may affect an important figure in your life emotionally, as they feel ashamed of your actions. When an individual is not paying enough attention to one's life, it may result in shameful acts. This is shown through the father's behavior during his son's cadets, as he foolishly drops cutlery on the ground, which resulted in the crowd laughing at his ignorant antics, which made him feel proud for what he has accomplished. Leading to the separation between Johnny and his father, as he tried to ignore him and his behavior, demonstrating a sense of shame for an individual. When an individual finds themselves attempting to salvage a bond, they may reflect on the shame they have put on an important individual's life. When the father attempted to get a conversation going with his son, he didn't have the knowledge to reply to him, as we have seen with the topic of baseball, where the father does not even know his son's team. As a father, it is important to know this information, as you should be involved in your son's life. When an individual loses the thought of an important figure, they become more distant. As the father realized he did not have much knowledge of his son, it resulted in the lack of communication in their family. It is crucial to communicate with your loved ones, as you get to develop a stronger connection with them.
When an individual experiences shame, they get a sense of regret in their actions. At the end, when the boy was fed up with his fathers actions, he began to tear up in front of his father, demonstrating his frustration and embarrassment towards him. This tells us that the son wants his father to realize his mistakes and to apologize.However, when an individual is shameful for their actions, they feel remorse for the embarrassment they have created. When the father notices how his actions play a big role in his child's life, he begins to reflect on his mistakes. Although it is too late, his son has already stormed off with tears in his eyes. This shows us how the father is not stepping up in his life and how his insecurities got to the point where he cannot maintain them. When an individual is ashamed of their actions, they acknowledge their mistakes and work on repairing them. In Johnny’s life, humiliation led to the harm to his social life and wellbeing. Leading Johnny to lack in communication skills, directing his fathers actions to a separation. Shame is found in all of our lives. In this short story, shame leads to a bond that is soon to be shattered as the father has made numerous mistakes, However at the end of the story, the father realizes his