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: Examine how the suicide attempt of Marcus's mother forces Will to step out of his comfort zone and act as a mentor.

: Will Freeman lives by the mantra that "every man is an island," but his encounter with Marcus proves that human connection is a necessity, not a burden. HDAbout a Boy

: The story explores different versions of being a "man"—from Will’s consumerist bachelorhood to Marcus’s struggle with being "weird"—ultimately suggesting that maturity is found in responsibility toward others. : Examine how the suicide attempt of Marcus's

: Analyze his role as an "outsider" and how his mother’s depression forces him into a premature, though stunted, adulthood. HDAbout a Boy