At the start of the film, it’s easy to become connected with Hector and Lyle’s bond. With Hector not being able to find the time in the spotlight he so desperately craves and Lyle being trapped in a dingy exotic pet store in need of a friend, there’s something really special about seeing these two come together. However, you can’t help but wonder if Hector is really only in it for the stardom since once Lyle freezes onstage, Hector leaves Lyle to stay in the attic by himself for quite some time. 

Eventually, Hector manages to return home, but his sense of importance hasn’t really left. He treats the Primms, mainly Mr. Primm, like servants, and if it wasn’t for some random clause in the home contract that allows him to live there for a short period of time, there’s no way the family would put up with him. Plus, his motivation for returning becomes clear as Hector tries to train Lyle to be a star again in the hopes that his dream of becoming a beloved performer can still come true. 

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