This led to one of the biggest questions in the film, how did he become this way? Hirschi's control theory is a theory that states "that social control depends on people anticipating the consequences of their behavior" (Macionis 248). It was shown in the film that Sam had a complicated relationship with his family, so his past is a big reason why he acts so deviant in the future. One of the four types of social control is attachment. Attachment concerns family, friends and school relationships. Sam was first introduced as one of Benny's friends, the "crazy cousin". It was clear he didn't like having Sam around. This may reveal that Sam has a weak relationship with his family as a whole as he didn't even live with his parents. This would cause Sam to act deviant without caring what they would think of him. It was also later revealed that Sam was kicked out of school due to his actions. Sam never had to worry about his family or school once that relationship ended. Another type of social control is involvement. Getting involved can mean many things, but essentially it means having a job, going to school, or participating in a sport. Sam's character, as previously stated, was kicked out of school. So he didn't have school that kept him away from deviant behavior. And then there's the revelation that Sam can't write or read well. Sam had tried to get a job at a movie store, but he would have had to apply, which required him to write. He appeared scared and nervous after trying to write on the form. Sam was minimally involved in anything because he was a poor writer and reader, which caused him to act more deviant. A final reason why Sam acted so deviant was that he had few opportunities in life. He was aware of the fact that he could not write, which is why he never attempted to advance in the world. He