New Boy

Question 1

Objectives of Mark in scene:

Answer 1

. To make a new friend (Barry) by showing him how much he knows about women and how many women are attracted to him and also by trying to make him laugh.
. He also wants to show Barry how cool he is even though he probably doesn’t have any friends (but Barry wouldn’t know this).

Question 2

Mark’s role in play:

Answer 2

. He becomes friends with Barry, who mark is jealous of because all the girls are attracted to Barry.
. It also turns out that Mark is gay and has feelings for Barry and gets angry when Barry starts dating Mark’s brother (even though he is still hiding the fact that he is gay).

Question 3

Mark’s feelings throughout scene:

Answer 3

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Question 4

Scene summary:

Answer 4

Near the start of the novel, set in the changing room after rugby, Barry asks Mark what parents evenings are like.