Every time he came back, apologetic, contrite, he'd start off being real nice. But he was as predictable as rain. No body knew when he'd go off, but at some point everybody knew he would.
In "The Pursuit of Happyness," Chris Gardner captures the essence of a person's erratic behavior that cyclical nature of his temperament. Each time he returned, he showed remorse and kindness, initially creating a sense of hope among those around him. Yet, despite the temporary kindness, his unpredictable nature always loomed large, hinting at the inevitable outburst that would come.
This unpredictability created a tense environment where everyone expected his volatility. The...