Discuss how Gary's childhood played a role in what type of person he became?

 

There were many variables in Gary's childhood that made him become the angry individual he is. Firstly, Gary was constantly picked on for being overweight and a social outcast. Furthermore, Gary's parents constantly are arguing causing further stress in his life. He hates most of the people at his highschool, yet still has a best friend named Brendan. Gary was overweight and I feel this had a contribution to how people treated him. For example "I do recall that some children teased him about his weight (7)". This all relates, because Gary not only had problems at home, but he definately had problems with kids picking on him at school. Argueably, Gary's anger could have been dealt with in a productive way. However, considering the circumstances, Gary's personality is a common product of abusive parents and bullying. Ultimately, Gary was the victim of poor scenerios throughout his childhood. While he could have taken control and worked to fix his problems, to have seen his parents fight and bullying where unfortunate events which lead Gary down the road of anger.