Thus, Melony and Homer show two different ends of the behavioral spectrum that an unusual upbringing can cause. Throughout his time at Heart’s Haven he is shown to be different from others because of his ignorance. For example, when he first moves in with Wally and Candy, he doesn’t know what a drive-in movie is, and finds the simple experience of watching a movie to be very confusing. Instead of becoming bitter and defensive at the world, Homer’s experience at the orphanage leads him to become sheltered and naive, unaware of the ‘bigger picture’ of the world around him. This outcome is starkly different to Homer’s - in fact, the outcomes are almost polar opposites. Her bad experiences in her early life lead her to become overly defensive in her early life, which is common in people who have gone through the same things. Because of this absence of normal experiences, Melony becomes bitter and angry, lashing out at anyone who tries to take advantage of her. Being raised in an orphanage, they didn’t get to experience the same things that most children would, such as plentiful books, steady schooling, films, and other pleasures. Melony and Homer, while raised in the same place, show two different extremes of having an unusual upbringing. What is the significance of Melony’s character compared to Homer’s? We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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