Discussion Question #7

[Amy]

Marco asserts that Alexander H. is a father figure to him (though his paternal instincts aren’t readily noticeable). In what ways does Alexander provide for Marco and in what ways has he failed him?

[Amy]

He provides for him everything that he needs physically, ie clothes, food, a place to live, and study. However, he never offers love, affection, support, or anything that a good father would want to do for their child.

[Amy]

Good assessment Amy! If he were a biological father we would consider this deplorable behavior! In my opinion, because he plucked him out of an orphanage for the sole use of using him in a game, it's even worse. He had a bad life in the orphanage, but this is a bad life in a different way. It is a shame that he was never shown any love or compassion in his entire life.