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: Samuel's obsession with the "Phantom Halo" comic provides a tonal contrast to the grim reality of their poverty and his father's abuse.

: Samuel performs passionate Shakespearean monologues on the Santa Monica Promenade to distract crowds. Phantom Halo

: The film heavily incorporates Shakespearean themes and dialogue, often drawing parallels between the family's struggles and classic tragic tropes. : Samuel's obsession with the "Phantom Halo" comic