Will Hunting grew upon the poor side of Boston; the Southie neighborhood. It's area for the working class, less fortunate and uneducated.
In the beginning scenes, we, the viewers are just getting to know Will. At first he seems like any twenty-year old 'Southie' Thug; violent and brash. Of those we've seen in the film, his violence is the most extreme.
One of the scenes, in which he spies and old school bully (Carmine) and decides to attack him, is a perfect example of his character. It shows that he holds grudges and is the type of person who can't get over past experiences. …
