Mr. Weller finally snaps at Stiggins. His violent response is excessive but serves as a release of all the frustration Stiggins has created in his life. Despite Stiggins’s negative influence, Mr. Weller finally rids himself of the pathetic man, who is exactly as horrible as Mr. Weller always knew he was. Sam simply sits back and allows his father to do what he needs to do, knowing it is a necessary catharsis.