Relationship between the brothers...

Okay, here goes...

I really loved this film, in that it never really spells things out for you, but leaves you to THINK (gasp! Can you believe it?!) a little. Now that I have been thinking about this film for some time, I have a couple of questions to ask the group. First, however, a few little thoughts about this film: I find it interesting on many levels. For instance, the main protagonist- Seth- is not really revealed as a saint (FINALLY a movie that does not "protect us" from the idea that all little kids are not little cheribims! Kids are little people that eventually, as Dolphin so kindly reveals, get older but are fundamentally still the same confused, but eventually older, children...) . He- Seth- is actually a mischevious little trouble maker that looks out for numero uno- himself. This makes the film much more realistic (in my humble opinion) in that I have dealt with very, very few children (notice CHILDREN!) that are not self-centered/self-absorbed. I think that the loss (suppression?) of this trait is part of "growing up." Adults are expected to be less self-absorbed to fit in with society...

So here is my question... I know that it is confusing,sorry! Help!

Regarding Seth's big screaming-dirt tossing-hands-in-the-air-episode at the end: Was it due to his BROTHER's loss and Seth's sudden realization that he (Seth) was witnessing the "death" of a loved one (Cameran). Is it that Seth is finally HIMSELF injured because he selflessly loved someone (Cameron)? (Since it was already established that of all the people that Seth cares about, he really, REALLY loves and wants to emulate his big brother, Cameron?...)

Did you notice that Seth's initial reaction to Dolphin's dead body was NOT one of dismay? I do believe that little brat smiled! His eyes were glowing with interest. He actually looked (again) misheviously excited and/or pleased. It is only at Cameron's dispair does Seth seem negatively affected by Dolphin's dead body. Suddenly he is faced with a very confusing dilemma (for a previously selfish young boy). Seth had wanted Dolphin dead (or out of his brother's life). But Seth had definatly not intended or desired for his brother to "die" with her (which symbolically happened at Cameron's realization/Dolphin's death).

Oh, dear. I really think that I have jumped out into the deep end with this one. Can anyone reel me back in with some answers?

Thank you for your interest and clarification!

OR was it out of frustration? Due to what? GrrrrRRrrr. I have been over thinking this, I know, but could you offer some clues? I really appreciate your interest and clarification in this matter!