Well, you can't say Richard was Mr. Perfect.
Actually, you can't say he was anywhere near it.
But eh, no one's perfect. Yet, in the very beginning of where we're allowed to see into this man's childhood, he's already done some things most [well, I'm guessing most] of us will never do. He's set his house on fire. Not only did he do that, but he also then ran out and hid under the burning quick-ish building, not thinking of any other person's well-being as much as his thought processing of "Oh snap, Imma get beat for this." He does somewhat, but again not so much. This happens while his grandmother is getting all the attention for she's ill and bed-ridden for the time being.
Then, we hear how he kills a kitten to prove a point. He has a father who isn't so great. He's usually drinking and saying things here and there, always trying to be 'smart' and 'assertive'. Richard decides he's tired of his father's rules and habits, and takes the next chance he has to prove his point. There's a kitten. Daddy said to kill it, do whatever you must, just shut it up. So, Richard silenced the poor little thing forever. He HUNG it with a mini-noose. I still wonder why he hung it... it called for more attention though.
There's more, like he tipped into drinking [a path of daddykins'], but I find these two to be more in your face.
But, although these can be taken as signs, you have to realize, some can be more reasoned. Like with his father. Sometimes, people have to take a greater length to make a greater point. Does this mean I approve? Not at all. But, I'm just saying.
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