👶Charlie's mother abandons him as a newborn, setting the stage for his challenging life.
👥Charlie and Darlene are forced into a humiliating sexual encounter by two white men, highlighting the racial oppression they face.
🚌Desperate to find his father, Charlie embarks on a journey, enduring hardships and making sacrifices along the way.
👪Charlie's complex emotions towards Piccola reflect his unresolved issues about marriage, fatherhood, and love.
😢Charlie's actions towards Piccola, including rape, demonstrate the destructive power of internalized pain and trauma.