Here Elliot tells the story of a period of ten days spent with his younger brother, sent to visit him by Elliot's estranged father. Though the piece basically highlights the activities and outings shared between the brothers, Elliot incorporates his opinions and memories in a way that brings an intimate depth to the story. I especially enjoyed this because by reading Elliot's thoughts and concerns about Bosco, the reader develops a keen awareness of exactly how Elliot was as a teenager. By noticing the activities Bosco is participating in, as well as his naive sense of invincibility, Elliot portrays to the reader how similar he was to Bosco, and how he wishes Bosco not take the same paths he did. He also incorporates emotional irony, at first wishing his brother to go home, and at the end trying to figure out a way for Bosco to stay.
This piece comments on the intricate and awkward relationship that brothers have, exemplified in the half hug half handshake that took place between the two at Bosco's departure. Elliot travels along the spectrum of love and envy when it comes to his feelings toward his brother, who he feel he can never fully relate to because of the animosity towards his father, aw well as their day and night up-bringings. This story reveals a significant amount about Elliot's family, and some built up resentment he has for the way things have turned out.
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