I don't see it as sexual abuse so much as neglect. It seems that the boy was turned out onto the streets by his family.
The Dead Boy is probably another child who went through the same thing and died alone, scared, and angry. He realizes that the boy doesn't have the same anger, but that even the smallest sign of someone caring, a toy for instance, would probably save the child's life.
Unfortunately, no one else noticed, or cared to notice. The child, believing he had no where to go and that he was unloved, froze to death on the streets.
Just the interpretation I get. In some ways, I think it's even sadder than abuse.
I don't see it as sexual abuse so much as neglect. It seems that the boy was turned out onto the streets by his family.
The Dead Boy is probably another child who went through the same thing and died alone, scared, and angry. He realizes that the boy doesn't have the same anger, but that even the smallest sign of someone caring, a toy for instance, would probably save the child's life.
Unfortunately, no one else noticed, or cared to notice. The child, believing he had no where to go and that he was unloved, froze to death on the streets.
Just the interpretation I get. In some ways, I think it's even sadder than abuse.