When I began reading act 11 of the boys next door I realized that many changes were soon to come. Barrys dad was coming to visit him and this was very exciting to Barry. Unfortunately barry's father was somewhat rude to him throughout the trip. It definitely struck something in me. It's apparent to how barry's disorder could be worse because of the issues stemming from his father. My heart went out to him. Also, in this act Norman bought sheila her own keys. This was one of my favorite scenes because of the comical instances between him and her. Also earlier in the act sheila asks to see his keys again and he refuses again. Norman's fear of losing his keys made me laugh out loud. Jack finally realizes that he's burnt out by the boys and he decides to leave them. The boys throw him a going away party. This play really stuck me in a new way. Recently my parents adopted three young kids. One of them was diagnosed with autism. Before this I was always slightly uncomfortable around people with mentally handicapped people. But having a brother that I love and cherish before I knew he had any problems has helped me to become more comfortable with them. I love my brother more then I love myself despite is mental problems. He's a person just like the boys in the boys next door. I can't place a label on mentally handicapped people as easily as I used to because of the love I have for my brother.
One of the most heartbreaking scenes was towards the end when Arnold confronts Jack about the fact that he’s leaving.
“Arnold: Jack, you shouldn’t be quitting us. If you quit jack, I’ll hate you.
Jack: I hope not.
Arnold: Are you still quitting us?
Jack: Yes.
Arnold: Then fine I hate you. Curtain up, end of subject.”
"I love my brother more then I love myself despite is mental problems." Of course. And amen!
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