In conclusion, because of what I have told you we discover that Wolff presents male characters such as Mr. Howard and Geoffrey as not having any associations with weapons and more specifically violence. Whereas other male characters within the memoir such as Roy, Jack and Dwight are energised at the sight of guns and in most circumstances, turn to violence in order to resolve their problems and situations. Ultimately, Wolff does not embrace but condemns the world he grows up in. Wolff indicates that men and violence are partially lined as a majority of characters are different. Some desire to be empowered over the weak and other desire to appear masculine, which is problematic as it leads to others being physically, mentally or verbally abused
