Dakin

Question 1

Dakin and confirmation/ appreciation from others- ‘(happily) I’m…’

Answer 1

‘black and blue’

Question 2

Dakin and sexuality- ‘dans une…’

Answer 2

‘maison de passe’

Question 3

Dakin and education/ teachers- ‘I know tradition…’

Answer 3

‘requires it of the eccentric schoolmaster, but do you mind not throwing the books? They tend to fall apart’

Question 4

Dakin and sexuality/ history/ confirmation/ appreciation from others- ‘Can I…’

Answer 4

‘bring you up to speed on Fiona?’ Scripps: ‘No’ Dakin: ‘She’s my Western Front’

Question 5

Dakin and education- ‘Like Mr Hector’s lessons…’

Answer 5

‘then, sir. They’re a waste of time, too’

Question 6

Dakin and art and literature- ‘The more you read, the more…’

Answer 6

‘you see literature is actually about losers… it’s consolation… but it’s written when the joy is over’

Question 7

Dakin and sexuality/ confirmation/ appreciation from others- ‘I don’t understand it…’

Answer 7

‘I’ve never wanted to please anybody the way I do him. Girls not excepted’

Question 8

Dakin and sexuality/ confirmation/ appreciation from others- ‘I like…’

Answer 8

‘him. I just wish I thought he liked me’

Question 9

Dakin and truth and lies- ‘Reckless, impulsive, immoral…’

Answer 9

‘…how come there’s such a difference between the way you teach and the way you live?’

Question 10

Dakin and sexuality/ confirmation/ appreciation from others- ‘Now look…’

Answer 10

‘everybody. This is known as Posner’s reward’