Touching the father’s feet signifies both respect and
authority for him by the devoted son. This show of respect and authority has
been embedded to the son, he stopped touching his father’s feet but he carried
with him the authority and respect he felt for his father even after becoming a
doctor. The devoted son continuously showed his father the respect and
authority and this somehow has taken a toll on their relationship especially
when the father was succumb to sickness. He showed his respect and authority to
his father by ensuring that he lived as long as the son can provide by giving
the father the necessary medications. This displeased the father because he
felt the other way around.
