Literature: Manhood: Essay Question Flashcards
What effect does this pressure have on Rob?
Name 7 points
Rob does not enjoy the physical activities, and does not disguise his hate
He does not appreciate the gift that his father buys him
Rob does not want to dissappoint his father, when he is not chosen for the rugby team
To hide this fact, he pretends to have been chosen for the BOXING team
Mr Willison starts Rob on a rigorous training routine for boxing
On the day of the supposed boxing tournament, Rob pretends to be ill
Mr Willison calls the school to excuse Rob and learns that Rob has been lying.
Why does Mr, Willison put pressure on Rob?
Name 5 points
Mr. Willison regards strength as an indication of manhood
As a child Mr Willison was forced to study all the time
He did no physical excercise and feels deprived
He wants Rob to have the opportunities he himself never had
Thus he pressurises Rob to be physically active
Lessons that can be learnt from Rob and Mr Willison
Name 4 points
Mr Willison should realise that parents cannot force their hopes on children
Rob should learn that lying does not pay
Honesty is always the best option
Too much parental pressure leads to conflict and dissappointment
