Boys Don't Cry (characters presented)

Question 1

How is dante presented in the novel?

Answer 1

• Dante illustrates the difficulties of growing up in contemporary Britain —> when he goes into the shop he is accused of “living off benefits”
• He is initially presented as immature and self centered. “Did he think I’d hold it in my arms and suddenly realize just how much I loved it?”
• Dante struggles to accept his role as a father “I don’t believe you”
• Dante is presented as someone who cares for his family - when adam gets beaten up “I’ll hunt him from hell itself if i have to”
• Dante is presented as mature and a developed character towards the end —> results in family being brought together “we were a family and we were together”. “At that precise moment, I was happy”

Question 2

All quotes for dante BDC response

Answer 2

• “living off benefits”
• “Did he think I’d hold it in my arms and suddenly realize just how much I loved it?”
• “I don’t believe you”
  -“I’ll hunt him from hell itself if i have to”
• “we were a family and we were together” and “At that precise moment, I was happy”