Symbols and narrator

The visits

First of all, reflect on the importance of children visiting their parents and maintaining a relationship with them. Even when the child becomes an adult, it is necessary for him to still be able to discuss and communicate with his parents. Otherwise, they can become estranged and they will not be able to understand each other’s issues. In the case of Jake and his mother, even such a weekly visit could not prevent the two from becoming estranged. Do you think that the concept of ‘a wee...