Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Vincent's Restricted World After Father's Departure
Vincent, an eight-year-old boy, has a changed life since his father went to America for work.
His mother, now called Henry, has stopped him from doing things he used to enjoy.
He can't go to the shop, play with the dogs, or see his friends.
Vincent feels like he is always being told 'no.'
He misses his father and feels restricted.
He has a list of life lessons, and is now dreading being told no to a friend's birthday party.
Vincent's life changed when his father went to America for work.
His mother, referred to as 'Amma' or 'Henry,' started restricting his activities.
Vincent is not allowed to go to the shop, play with dogs, or visit friends.
Vincent associates his mother's restrictions with the frequent phrase 'Vincent can't go.'
Vincent is invited to a friend's birthday party, which he anticipates may be met with a 'no' from his mother.
- Who
- Vincent, his mother (Amma/Henry), and his father.
- What
- Vincent's life changes due to his father's absence and mother's restrictions.
- When
- After his father went to the US for work (last year), and currently.
- Where
- At his home, and the places he used to go.
- Why
- His father's absence and his mother's changes due to this absence.
Vincent's perspective
Mother's Perspective (Implied)
Vincent's Limited Daily Activities
Vincent's perspective
Loss of freedom and the restrictions of his life after his father's absence.
Mother's Perspective (Implied)
Vincent is missing the freedom to buy items at his local kirana shop, play with the children in the apartment complex, feed Parle-G biscuits to the dogs outside the church, and visit school friends during the summer vacation.
- Protagonist
- Vincent Alveeh
- Father's Absence
- One year for work
- Mother's Nickname
- Henry
- Restrictions
- Not going to shops, playing with dogs, visiting friends
- Friend's name
- Siraj