The Truth In John Steinbeck's Third, Big Daddy

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Third, Big Daddy’s care and understanding for Brick is seen when he asks him, “Have you ever been scared? I mean have you ever felt down-right terror of something” (993)? As Big Daddy asks Brick this, it shows that Big Daddy wants to continue the conversation with his son as he is asking more questions to make the conversation last longer and to get to know Brick better and at a personal level. Fourth, as the conversation between Big Daddy and Brick continues, Big Daddy admits his only faults in parenthood and being there for Brick when he needs it the most: BRICK. That’s the truth, Big Daddy. I’m alcoholic. BIG DADDY. This shows how I – let things go! (997) As Big Daddy says, “This shows how I – let things go,” he is admitting his fault

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