Lem's domineering parent who demands a specific price for the family's wheat. Furious over the disastrous sale, he directs hostility and physical abuse toward Kate, mistakenly believing she is a gold digger. He interprets farmhand Mac's attention as proof of Kate's character, attempts to sabotage her marriage, works tirelessly against a hailstorm, and ultimately begs for forgiveness.
Filial relationship marked by initial obedience and later conflict.
Toxic dynamic fueled by misunderstanding and patriarchal control.
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