![]() At this moment, all the characters see their “perfect world” slip away Garnett loses his chance to confess to Butch, Phillip is doomed to return to his religious upbrining, and Butch loses his life after showing his benevolence. Butch’s death comes through another mischaracterized act of kindness choosing to spend a few fleeting moments with Phillip, a simple gift is misinterpreted as a weapon by a trigger-happy sniper. ![]() Butch’s supportive words of Phillip are tragically ironic they’re an attempt at replicating a father-son relationship he never had, even if he knows it isn’t sustainable.Īlthough tension steadily mounts as Garnett follows Butch’s trail, the climax is more of an inevitability than it is the conclusion of a relentless chase. Fleeing his violent father, Butch had already developed a reputation by the time he was a teenager and served a full sentence after being denied juvenile prison. The words of encouragement come as a surprise, and the scene is more tragic in revealing Phillip’s self-loathing than they are a charming moment of bonding.īutch’s growing interest in Phillip’s development is strengthened as he reveals his own troubled childhood. When Hayne encourages Phillip to have confidence after the boy reveals he’s been bullied, it's not positioned as an out-of-character moment of kindness on Butch’s behalf. ![]() His naivete isn’t exaggerated there are more blatant aspects of childhood that Butch is surprised to learn Phillip knows nothing about (such as Christmas or Halloween celebrations), but he’s also secluded from developing self-respect. Phillip was raised in a Jehovah's Witness community by his mother and sisters, and Butch gives him a broader worldview. RELATED: Actually, Western Icon Clint Eastwood Is Better Off When He's Not a Cowboy
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