Richard's hunger

Richard’s hunger is not only a hunger for food, but a hunger for what brings the food- his father, and a loving family. All that Richard wants is a functional family that’s loving and caring. His dad is what brings the food, therefore his hunger is for his father- who isn’t as cruel to him as his mother is. Also, he is physically hungry because of lack of food. Richard is hungry for love and affection, and a positive relationship with someone. Richard gets beaten by everyone, scolded, and harmed, and all he really wants is someone to love and care for him. He doesn’t understand what’s going on.