Characters - Keith's Father

Question 1

“wonderful private kingdom.” (Ch2 p21)

Answer 1

This is Mr H’s garage he is in awe of Mr H’s tools and many activities.

Question 2

“Silly games. Don’t play them.” (ch 9 p 187)

Answer 2

Mr H is inarticulate speaking in abbreviated phrases that do not form sentences. - not sure whether he really brave and traumatised in WWI or Keith lied about this.

Question 3

” Like an ogre in his cave.”

Answer 3

A fairy tale monster - typical things for a child to be afraid of - garage is the lair.

Question 4

“Please, “ he says in a strange, urgent voice. And I give in. Against this shameless and terrible work I can’t hold out.

Answer 4

This is the point that Stephen gives in a put the basket on the bench.