Without a doubt Richard is hungry for attention. With his parents’ separation and economic standpoint things aren’t going too smoothly for Richard. Being a black boy doesn’t help his situation either. At such a young age, all he does is strive for attention. Whether the attention is aimed at his family or strangers, he wants it. Richard sets his own house on fire, becomes a drunkard at the age of six, learns how to read and count, etc. His life is a very shaky one, full of ups and downs. But all of his attention-grabbing actions seem to result in punishment. Richard is the type of boy who acts on a whim. He never thinks before he acts. I think he wants to prove self-righteousness.
Richard is definitely not alone in his hunger for attention. Although his brother is not mentioned much, I bet he is just as hungry. Richard’s brother is also in the same boat. That goes for many other children during this time period. Children and families in situations like Richard’s are usually poverty-stricken. Or might have some sort of other problem. For example, family issues, financial status, abuse, and so on. All children, rich or poor, want to be loved. I think it is normal to want attention. No matter what kind of circumstances one is in.
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