Ham on Rye

Who is the antagonist in Ham on Rye by Charles Bukowski?

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Henry's parents could be considered the antagonists in light of his father's physical abuse. and his mother turning a blind eye. His parents are responsible for his isolation and difficulty in social situations, as well as the repurcussions of the abuse his father inflicted upon him.

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Ham and Rye