"Oh, to have strong teeth, with incisors like steel spikes. Or strong hands, even, or a strong mind. Even to have the power to send one's mind out, free, as Cecy did. But, no, he was the imperfect one, the sick one. He was even--he shivered and drew the candle flame closer--afraid of the dark"(57)
In Ray Bradbury's short story "Homecoming"- 14 year old Timothy, sees what makes others so special but cannot see what makes him special. In this scene he compares himself to others and realizes differences between family. A theme of coming of age is tied as one can assume Timothy sees himself as imperfect and sick struggling to accept who he is. The moment distinguishes differences and presents itself as a challenge to Timothy's adulthood.
If Timothy wasn't afraid of dark would that have made any difference to how he sees himself? (imperfect)
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