The Corey and Michael Connection in Hatenfield

In a lot of ways, this one is about escaping Hatenfield and wanting to get out of Hatenfield. So I'm going to attempt to locate what I think is perhaps an inspiration in the story that rubbed me the wrong way. The Corey and Michael connection is clearly this sort of easily communicable concept of evil. If you are cast aside by a certain group of people, that you are more likely to turn to the dark side.