The perpetual cycle of violence, both at home and work, shapes Steven's reality and psychology. The parallel between domestic abuse and industrial slaughter creates a suffocating atmosphere that highlights how violence begets violence in different contexts.

Steven's disconnection from normal human relationships and society, driven by his toxic home environment and disturbing workplace, demonstrates how extreme circumstances can lead to profound social alienation and psychological deterioration.

The juxtaposition between the mechanized violence of the slaughterhouse and the personal cruelty of his mother creates a powerful commentary on different forms of brutality in modern society and their impact on human psyche.