Master Harold and his Father Master Harold is very similar to his father. Although Harold probably doesn't want to become like his father, or think like him, he will grow up to be just like his father. When Harold gets involved into arguments, only then does his fathers instincts kick in. Although Harolds father is never in the play, we can learn a lot about him just byHarold and a single phone call. Harold inherited his fathers need for power and control, his racism, hatred, and negative attitude.Harold likes to be in control. In Harolds family situation, his fathers dominates his mother. For instance when Harolds father made up his mind that he wanted to leave the hospital, and thats just what he did. Even though Harolds mother tried to talk him out of it, she made no difference in the final decision. This could mean that Harolds father is always the one whos in control, and his wife just looks after him and has no say in anything. In a marriage there shouldnt be domination. Harolds situation is a lot like his fathers. Harold dominates Willie, and Sam. If youre a servant, of course your master is the one in control. But in this situation Willie and Sam are more to Harold than just servants, theyre good friends, and in a friendship there should not be domination. Harold does take advantage of the fact that he is Sam and Willies master. for example, if there is an argument, then Harold threatens to fire Sam and Willie and always reminds them that he is the one in control. He is just using that as an excuse to win the argument and to prove that hes always right. Now between Harold and his father, his father dominates him easily. Because of this Harold may want to feel like hes somehow in control of something, and thats why he treats Willie and Sam the way he does. I think Harold loves Willie and Sam, like Harolds father loves his wife, but because Harolds father is in control, Harold wants to feel somehow in control too.Harold is prej...
