In the play The Homecoming by Harold Pinter, the complex relationships within the family dynamics are essential to revealing themes of power and control. Focus on the interactions among the characters, particularly within the familial structure established by the father, Max, his sons, Lenny and Joey, and their returning brother, Teddy. Analyze how these relationships reflect the underlying tensions and conflicts that define the play's atmosphere.

How does Max's relationship with his sons influence the overall dynamics of the family as they interact with Teddy and his wife, Ruth?