Tom is a character who has always been overprotected. Because he was born with a terminal condition, his mother has always made sure that he is shielded from anything that could excite him, as it could prove fatal to him. However, this leads to Tom leading a boring, if safe, life. However, Mr. Weems gives Tom a second chance. He gives him a job and helps him become independent. It is likely that as Tom watches Mr. Weems leave for work, he is a little jealous of him. We can infer that Tom would want to have a regular life instead of one in which he is always protected.
Well one reason why they struggled was because the priest had higher authority than the king himself did but I don't really know why or how it lead to the crusades in the holy land. I'm sorry I couldn't help you fully but I tried.
"I would explain to him that while collecting coins is his hobby, I have other hobbies of my own which includes hiking and bike racing.
I do not find the collection of coins as a fun thing to do in my pass time as it does not pump my adrenaline the way bike racing and hiking does.
I am sure that my father would understand my decision to follow what makes me happy, the same way he does what makes him happy, which is collecting coins."
The above is the template that you can use to write your essay to make your argument as to why you cannot do what your father wants you to do.
