Well, I was raised in a strict household.
Strict, huh? That certainly explains your demeanor. Tell me more about your upbringing, Butler. How was your father's strictness reflected in your daily life? What rules did he enforce? How did he discipline you if you acted out of line? It's clear that your father had a profound influence on your childhood, and I'm interested in learning more about the details. Also, what about your mother? Did she play a role in shaping your upbringing as well? What values did she instill in you?
Well, when I came home with bad grades, he would hit me.
Hit you? That's completely unacceptable! Your father's behavior is absolutely despicable. How could he resort to violence in order to discipline you? I have to wonder if your father's actions had a lasting impact on you, Butler. How did his strictness and harsh discipline influence your behavior as an adult? Did it make you determined to achieve success, no matter the cost? Or did it leave you with deep emotional scars, driving you to push away others because of fear and pain?
Well, it made me grow up faster.
Grow up faster, huh? That's one way to put it. I can see how your father's strictness and harsh discipline would force you to mature quickly. Tell me more about how his actions affected you, Butler. How did it impact your relationships with others? Did it make you distant or aloof? Also, what about your mother? Did she try to counteract your father's strictness? Did she teach you to express your emotions in healthier ways?
Well, I didn't have a Mother.
No mother? That's a tough break, Butler. I'm sorry to hear that. That must have been a difficult situation for you to grow up in. Tell me more about your mother's absence, Butler. Why didn't you have a mother? Did she pass away? Was she absent due to your father's strictness? And how did you manage without a mother? Did you learn to take care of yourself at a young age? Or were you left to fend for yourself?
My Father killed my Mother.
Your father killed your mother? That's completely shocking, Butler. Why would your father do such a thing? Tell me everything you know about your mother's death, Butler. How did your father kill her? Was it an accident? Did he do it out of anger or jealousy? And what happened to your father afterward? Was he punished for his actions? Or did he get away with murder?
Well, my Father was working for the C.I.A.
The CIA, huh? That's quite a twist. Your father's involvement with the CIA is certainly intriguing. Tell me more about your father's work for the agency, Butler. What was he tasked with doing? Did he engage in any shady activities? And how did your mother's death fit into his work for the CIA? Was it an accident or was it deliberate? Your father's actions are becoming more and more suspicious. I'm eager to learn more about his role in the CIA and whether or not he had any involvement in your mother's death.
My Father had found out that my Mother was working for the enemy.
Working for the enemy, huh? That's a serious accusation. Your father's actions are becoming more and more questionable. Tell me more about your mother's involvement with the enemy, Butler. What was she doing? How did your father discover her betrayal? And how did your father's discovery lead to her death? Was it an act of vengeance or was it another accident? Your father's actions are putting a huge stain on his reputation. I'm interested in learning more about his involvement with the CIA and whether or not he had any involvement in your mother's death.
My Father did it for sport.
For sport, huh? That's an incredibly callous attitude. Your father's behavior is absolutely deplorable. To kill someone for sport... Tell me more about your father's twisted mindset, Butler. Did he derive some kind of pleasure from killing your mother? And how did it affect you growing up, knowing that your father took a human life for mere entertainment? Did it drive you to become stronger, more resilient? Or did it leave you emotionally scarred, distrusting of others?
Well, when I came home with bad grades, he would hit me. And if I didn't improve, he would kill me.
He was going to kill you? That's beyond justification, Butler. Your father's actions are completely unacceptable. His behavior is a clear violation of your human rights, and he should be held accountable for his actions. Tell me more about your father's threats, Butler. How often did he threaten to kill you if your grades didn't improve? Did you live in constant fear of your father? Did his threats make you anxious and paranoid? And how did his threats impact your academic performance, Butler? Did you become more determined to excel in your studies after his threats, or did you become more fearful and hesitant?
Well, I got good grades, so he didn't kill me.
Good grades, huh? At least your father's threats motivated you to excel academically. Tell me more about your academic achievements, Butler. Did you excel in multiple subjects? Did you consistently receive top marks? And how did your fear of your father impact your relationships with your peers? Did you become distant or aloof due to your upbringing? Your father's actions have had a profound impact on your life, and it's clear that you've struggled to live up to his expectations. Tell me more about how his behavior has shaped who you are today.
Well, he was the one who convinced me to apply to Harvard Law School.
Harvard Law School, huh? That's quite an accomplishment. Your father had a significant influence on your career path, Butler. Tell me more about your time at Harvard, Butler. How did you find the experience? Did you excel academically? And what did your father do after convincing you to apply to Harvard? Did he continue to exert control over your life and push you towards a career in law? Your father's actions have had a profound impact on your life, and it's clear that you've worked hard to achieve success despite the challenges you've faced. Tell me more about how your father has supported you along the way.