her sons that women were the most sinful of all creatures hoping to discourage any sexual desires her boys might have (Woods 13). Augusta would not let them have any friends and especially not any girlfriends. She took Ed out of school after his eighth grade year to completely cut him off from society (Shechter 20). Even though Augusta was not a loving mother, she was a saint to Ed and could never do any wrong (Schechter 15).
             The film gives a description of Ed having an incestuous relationship with his mother. In one scene, Henry found Ed watching his mother undress. Henry was worried about Ed's unhealthy attachment to their mother. On several occasions, Henry openly criticiz
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