The physical confrontation between Charlie and his father in the garage.
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The Belt and the Hatchet
The Showdown
The Threat
Charlie's father takes off his belt to beat him. Charlie warns him not to. He grabs a hatchet from the wall.
The Standoff
They face each other, neither backing down. Charlie's father eventually puts the rake back, and Charlie puts the hatchet back.
The Aftermath
Charlie's father drives him to the hospital for stitches. They never speak of the incident again. The relationship is broken.
After the assault on Mr. Carlson, spring of the crisis year
