Hes very shy and jumpy. He thinks everyone wants him to shut up so he doesnt talk a lot. He hates his wife for using him. Hes very nervous and he drinks a lot. Raymond is a supportive but timid father. His home life leaves him constantly jittery, depressed and alert for the presence of his wife; even her glaring at him can trigger his fear, most likely of physical retribution. He sometimes consoles his children if the coast is clear.
His defining coping mechanism is turning to alcohol