while he gathered up all the stuff that The Boy had written and burnt it in the fireplace.
The Boy spent a good amount of time writing those letters to the people he loved. They deserve to hear his final thoughts and things placed on his heart.
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I helped to beat the pon
The person did not help The Boy when he knew he was depressed, so he laughed when The Boy said he was "going to hunt big game." In doing so, it may have added to his sorrows.
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but he took them seriously too
The boy does this because he has always done everything perfect and wants to appear perfect to everyone.
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could not understand why he was not treated with the consideration he received under his father's roof. This hurt his feelings.
Again, because he had such a sheltered life, he expected praise to be seen when he did something worth praising.
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amusement is amusement and a reputation worth the having.
The author may be saying to escape reality to find something that you enjoy, but make it something good and worth doing.
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