A splinter in the Heart:
By Al Purdy
I believe Patrick is restrained from leaving his ordinary world because of acceptance and disapointment. Patrick hears his mother talking to their neighbour about her son Kevin. About how great of a runner he is. I believe that Patrick is jealous of Kevin, and he is scared that his mother is dissapointed in him because he is not as great as Kevin. Perhaps Patrick starts running just like Kevin everyday just so he can be accepted. Though he denys it so many times.
If I could talk to Patrick in person, and I were to give him advice, I'd suggest that, he should just be himself. He shouldn't care if he cannot run as fast as Kevin. Or if he cannot do great things like others. He should be happy doing what he wants. If he really wants to start running, then he should. He shouldn't do things because other people are doing it.
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