Oliver, an 11-year-old boy dealing with his parents' recent divorce, is babysat by his misanthropic and hedonistic neighbor, Vincent McKenna . While Vincent initially seems like an unlikely candidate for "sainthood"—engaging in gambling, drinking, and teaching Oliver how to fight—the boy discovers Vincent's hidden depth and selfless sacrifices. Key Arguments in Oliver's Paper
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