"Citizenship in the Home" implies that Toby becomes a "citizen", or an essential member of the family, which is ironic because he only causes more problems for them.
Toby's identity has never been complete, and instead of growing into a better person, Dwight's abuse is pushing him farther into a hole with smooth sides.
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The Handbook symbolizes the illusion Toby makes of his life whereas “This Boy’s Life” acts as the reality.
Toby needs a light to get him out of this perpetual dusk.
-Ricky
Toby is being pushed into a deeper and darker hole by Dwight through his abuse to the family.
"Citizenship in the Home" implies that Toby becomes a "citizen", or an essential member of the family, which is ironic because he only causes more problems for them.
Because Toby hasn't found his identity, he takes the identities of other people and uses them as his own.
Dwight's force-breaking causes the family to flee and provokes Toby's escape from the dark forest.
Dwight continues to drive Toby into a gloomy hole that is Toby’s perpetual dusk.
~Izzie
After Toby steals the car, he finally stands up for himself and opposes Dwight by striking him back.
~ Maddy
Toby realizes here he does not have an identity and starts to fight back against this ever looming fact.
Eliza
Independence is a huge factor Toby gains from Dwights personality of ignorance. This life lesson his a big factor in helping Toby succeed.
-Conor
Dwight kills everything that comes into his house, including the dreams of the only people who care for him. (Does he do this on purpose?)
Toby's identity has never been complete, and instead of growing into a better person, Dwight's abuse is pushing him farther into a hole with smooth sides.
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