Violence to end violence

Scene: Son saves father by unexpectedly shooting mobster

Claim: The legacy of violence is inescapable; It is only a matter of time before people are forced to resort to violent means.

Objections: The film also showcases substitutes to violence, such as the son's effective use of rhetoric to ward off the bully and the mom's verbal threats to the mobster (arguably also a form of violence). Also, despite the fact that the characters often seem to be in situations where force is the only option, there are usually foreseeable alternatives to murder available.