Educational System
On the first day, the narrator is not thrilled at all about being indoctrinated into a system that he loathes. As he understands it, his father is enrolling him in the school system as a form of punishment. His father views the education system as basically a processing facility that turns boys into productive men that contribute to the society, by paying their taxes. The father is dedicated to sending his son to school because it will equip him with the tools to survive in the outside world. Briefly, after he’s enrolled in the school, the narrator is forced to learn and adapt to a harsh environment that will condition him for adulthood.
Fatherhood
The narrator’s father is keen on providing him with the essential tools required to climb the capitalist ladder. Despite his son’s dislike for school, the father is aware of the value that it will have on his son’s life. He decides to be a strict parent by forcing his son to go through hardships. The first friend the narrator makes is a boy whose father died. As he watches the narrator complain about his father’s decisions, he cannot help but marvel at the possibility of having his father by him, once more.
Everyday Life
The stories explore the life of the narrator as he comes of age. Through troublesome experiences, he learns to value and respect life. The narrator’s father is hell-bent on securing a future for his son. He wants him to have a life without regret or disappointment. The ups and downs of the characters are documented in vivid nature as they navigate the urbanization boom during the narrator’s lifetime.
