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*An overlaying theme of Tool is American patriotism. There are thousands that legitimately believe that the United States of America is this great (even the greatest) country in the world, and this notion has persisted into the time frame of the Tool narrative, being prevalent in the general consciousness. Yet in reality America is just as flawed as it is interesting and great, and Tool shows us how this way of thinking will affect the country if this sort of post-apocalyptic scenario were to come into existence. | *An overlaying theme of Tool is American patriotism. There are thousands that legitimately believe that the United States of America is this great (even the greatest) country in the world, and this notion has persisted into the time frame of the Tool narrative, being prevalent in the general consciousness. Yet in reality America is just as flawed as it is interesting and great, and Tool shows us how this way of thinking will affect the country if this sort of post-apocalyptic scenario were to come into existence. | ||
*The theme of the biker being a modern cowboy. Motorcycles replaced horses in the 20th century, with there being no difference in the people that rode them, or the landscapes that were ridden on. | *The theme of the biker being a modern cowboy. Motorcycles replaced horses in the 20th century, with there being no difference in the people that rode them, or the landscapes that were ridden on. | ||
*How a lone man can, through narrative, eventually lead a history-changing event. | *How a lone man can, through narrative, eventually lead a history-changing event (''a la'' Lawrence of Arabia). | ||
*How real life is not black and white (morally), and how things make sense when seen from someone else's point of view. | *How real life is not black and white (morally), and how things make sense when seen from someone else's point of view. | ||
*How one must sacrifice their insecurities and mature in order to help another do the same. In this case, Gavin must conquer his timidness and inferiority in order to provide Izzy Tipton with a good role model he can look up to. Izzy's presence and his discontent with life is a great factor in Gavin's evolving personality throughout the story. Gavin sees parts of himself in Izzy, which makes Gavin sympathize with the kid and gives him a reason to change. | *How one must sacrifice their insecurities and mature in order to help another do the same. In this case, Gavin must conquer his timidness and inferiority in order to provide Izzy Tipton with a good role model he can look up to. Izzy's presence and his discontent with life is a great factor in Gavin's evolving personality throughout the story. Gavin sees parts of himself in Izzy, which makes Gavin sympathize with the kid and gives him a reason to change. | ||