Caracter Sketch of Cider House Rules
Born and abandoned at St-Clouds, attempted in being adopted twice unsuccessfully, and raised as a son in an orphanage by Dr. Larch, Homer Wells grows up being the assistant of the physician. Over the years, even though he has never attended medical school, Homer has managed to accumulate what it takes to become a doctor. He knows all the right obstetrical procedures. In the eyes of Dr. Larch, Homer would become his perfect replacement at the orphanage. Homer, however, doesn't seem too thrilled about it; he doesn't like medicine too much and refuses to perform abortions. He doesn't believe in this practice because he feels that life is precious, and is thankful that his mom had put him up for adoption and not abo
When Wally comes back paralyzed and Dr. He has also learned that some rules are meant to be broken (his romantic affair, cheating with his friend's girlfriend), that the reality is harsh and that he misses those simple days at the orphanage. He always seems to be friendly and gets along with everyone. He becomes friends with them and they offer him a job as an apple picker. We notice how at first there was a moral conflict with Dr. He has become more open-minded about the whole abortion issue. At the end, I felt that Homer returning to St-Clouds, leaving Candy with Wally, pursuing his medical career, taking over Dr. Experience leads a higher maturity which creates a better human being. He meets many people and slowly falls in love with Candy while Wally is off flying missions against Japan. He has finally matured and become a man, his thoughts and perspectives have changed. In my humble opinion, these changes although minor, were definitely for better. When the young couple (Candy and Wally) seeks an abortion at the orphanage; Homer takes this opportunity to leave the place.
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