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Provide a of Ryan and Butcher's interactions. [S5E3] Mini

: Homelander continues to grapple with his traumatic upbringing. He is haunted by memories of father figures like Stan Edgar and Jonah Vogelbaum calling him a disappointment, which drives his current monstrous actions. Compare how this episode's themes match up with

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: Ryan represents the opportunity to break the cycle. Despite being raised by a monster, he has the choice to "treat others as we wish we were treated" rather than becoming what he was taught.