The story “Finals” by Steven Heighton explores how family pressure can have a rather negative impact on an individual. The author uses dialogue and plot to show the mental challenges a young athlete faces when his father puts too much pressure on him. Throughout the story, the main character, Sevigne Torrins, expresses the anger he feels towards his father : “Damn it. Fuck it. Like to see you in here. See you in here now. You and me.” (Heighton 17). Sevigne’s father’s constant yelling proves to be not only an embarrassment, but also a literal setback and distraction. As the story progresses…