It's a matter of being either miserable or lonely. Not a cliché. Being tied (literally) into a relationship is never a good thing. But breaking the chains to run off can be a little too difficult at times. Will Duke be able to do it? It's not about whether he was the (again, literal) underdog or brought up surrounded by riches. It's about how Duke, the perfect post-pup, a fully bred dog, might not be what he thought he was. He might not be happy. There's a chance he's not being loved. [Inspired by my homework of an essay about Animal Abuse] Won Honble. Mentions Under the topic "Unrequited Love" Trigger Warning : Not really. It's just melancholy.