Prompt 2

As a father and a husband, it’s clear that Troy cares deeply about his family and wants the best for them. It’s expected of him to support his family. He even says that it’s his job and responsibility to take care of his son, Cory, because he’s his flesh and blood, and it has nothing to do with whether or not he likes him. It’s obvious that he works hard to help his family out and even though it’s a lot of work, he doesn’t make excuses or gives up, which shows a lot about his character because he wants to do what’s right by his family. He also tries to tell Cory that he shouldn’t pursue a career as a professional athlete, because he knows from experience that it’s unlikely for him to make it, and that a real job working at the A&P will get him somewhere. He is also still bitter about being a former athlete, and is confident about his abilities, which he boasts about all the time. This influences the way he treats his son. He also teaches both Cory and Lyons about what he believes is important in life and tries to show them how to make their own way in the world. He does this with Lyons by teaching him about the value of money when he comes over to borrow 10 dollars and tells them both how important it is to have a job that can support themselves