Brodkey underplays the untying of an old psychological knot when he reveals details of his childhood. <SEP> Brodkey's childhood was very traumatizing, which may explain why he tried to keep it in the hush.
Brodkey underplays the untying of an old psychological knot when he reveals details of his middle age. <SEP> Brodkey's middle aged life was very traumatizing, which may explain why he tried to keep it in the hush.