Shiloh; Why?

Comment:

My class just finished reading Shiloh. The book and the movie were both really good, but I have one question… Why was Judd’s dad so mean to him?

Phyllis replied:

Probably because his own dad was mean to him.  Things like that seem to go on and on until someone breaks the chain.  I believe Judd mentioned that his dad frequently got drunk; I’d have to read the book again to make sure.