lloyd soon grows sick of his 'limited existence' and he eventually begins to turn his back on education and the 'sanctimonious preachings' of the church that his parents hold with such high regard. in an attempt to rebel he neglects his studies and turns to petty crime. he and his friends hi-jack a car in april 1992 and take it for a joy-ride, which culminates in him getting caught and arrested by the police. his expedition earns him a suspended sentence, much to his father's shame. his older brother clyde takes him under his wing, however, and helps him straighten his life out.