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As the boys navigate their new life, it becomes apparent that Godhavn is rife with cruelty—not just from the authority figures but among the boys themselves. They quickly learn to avoid the attention of bullies, and physical punishment for petty infractions is commonplace. Erik, determined to protect Elmer, witnesses his brother suffer worsened bullying due to his clubfoot and deeper emotional woes stemming from a bedwetting issue. Despite their efforts to adapt, the brothers are trapped in a cycle of fear and violence.
A Glimmer of Hope through Literature