Charlie's childhood act of destruction and its consequences.
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Breaking the Windows
The Act of Destruction
The Urge
Charlie, sitting on the porch, suddenly wants to break all the storm windows. He picks up stones and throws them, one by one.
The Pleasure
He feels no sense of wrongdoing, only pleasure. His mother is playing the piano and doesn't hear the breaking glass.
The Aftermath
His father catches him and throws him to the ground. Charlie's mother defends him. The incident is a turning point in his relationship with his father.
