Keeping it from Harold!
Q. What was strange about the manner in which Mrs. Bramble addressed her son? What did he feel about it?
A: Harold didn't like the way in which Mrs. Bramble I;e his mother addressed him . He also didn't like / relish it when she addressed herself in the third person. She never gave credence to his age, she spoke to him as though he were a baby. It hurt his ego as he was 10 and also had won the spelling and dictation prize.
Q. Why was it necessary to keep Harold's father's profession a secret from him?
A: Harold was a young, intelligent and decent boy. He despised violence in any form. So, it was necessary for his parents to keep his profession, boxing, a secret from him. They didn't want him to feel embarrassed about it and lied that his father was a commercial traveler.
Q. When Mr. Bramble came to know that he was to become a father what were some of the names he decided upon? Why?
A: When Mr. Bramble came to know that he was an expectant father, he decided names from the world of boxing. John, in case of a boy, after John L. Sullivan and in case of a girl, Marie, after Miss. Marie Lloyd. But, he had do drop the idea , as his wife didn't like it.
Q. Describe Mr. Bramble as he has been described in the story.
A: Mr. Bramble alias 'Young Porky' is described as an excellent boxer, whom no one could defeat in a twenty - round contest. He was famous for his 'left-hook'. But, he is also a loving father, who went to the verge of sacrificing his money and fame so as to not disgrace his son, Harold.
Q. Why was Mrs. Bramble upset when she came to hear that Bill had decided not to upset?
A: Mrs. Bramble was not very fond of professional boxing! Also she didn't want Harold to find out that he was the son of the famous boxer 'Young Porky'. But, she also was upset on hearing that her husband, Bill won't be fighting anymore. Big money was involved in the field of boxing. The winner got 500 pounds but the loser won't go empty-handed either and would be rewarded a sum of 120 pounds. Money was required to run the household and also in providing the best education for Harold. She thought it would secure Harold's future in a big way.
Q. Who was Jerry Fisher? What did he say to try and convince Bill to change his mind?
A: Jerry Fisher was Bill's coach at the White Hart. He was a hardcore professional trainer. He was proud of his protégé (read student) and convinced of Bill's victory over Jimmy Murphy at the upcoming boxing event. But, his hopes were shattered when he hear about Bill's decision of not to fight anymore. He tried every possible trick to convince Bill to fight the tournament and also reminded him of the huge money that'd would be involved, but all his efforts proved futile.
Q. How did Harold come to know that his father was a boxer?
A: Jerry Fisher disliked Bill and wanted to take revenge. What better way than to disclose the secret to Bill's son Harold, so he went ahead and told Harold about Bill's profession.
Q. Why was Harold upset that his father had not told him about his true identity?
A: Harold was very upset on being not told the true identity of his father. That he was the son of 'Young Porky' really made him proud. He also stated that children of the school wouldn't have bullied him, nicknaming him 'goggles' had they known him to a famous boxer's son. He had also placed a bet of two shillings on 'Young Porky's win against Jimmy Murphy.
Q. Do you agree with Harold's parents' decision of hiding from him the fact that his father was a boxer? Why / Why not?
A: No. In my opinion I would like to say that honesty is always the best policy. As one lie has to be backed up by one too many. Harold was overjoyed to know that his father was a famous boxer whom he adored secretly. Harold too, like his father, was very interested in boxing. He had also placed a bet of two shillings stating that Jimmy Murphy wouldn't last even ten rounds against 'Young Porky'.
The End.... :-)))
Seetha Lakshmi! :-)))
Q. What was strange about the manner in which Mrs. Bramble addressed her son? What did he feel about it?
A: Harold didn't like the way in which Mrs. Bramble I;e his mother addressed him . He also didn't like / relish it when she addressed herself in the third person. She never gave credence to his age, she spoke to him as though he were a baby. It hurt his ego as he was 10 and also had won the spelling and dictation prize.
Q. Why was it necessary to keep Harold's father's profession a secret from him?
A: Harold was a young, intelligent and decent boy. He despised violence in any form. So, it was necessary for his parents to keep his profession, boxing, a secret from him. They didn't want him to feel embarrassed about it and lied that his father was a commercial traveler.
Q. When Mr. Bramble came to know that he was to become a father what were some of the names he decided upon? Why?
A: When Mr. Bramble came to know that he was an expectant father, he decided names from the world of boxing. John, in case of a boy, after John L. Sullivan and in case of a girl, Marie, after Miss. Marie Lloyd. But, he had do drop the idea , as his wife didn't like it.
Q. Describe Mr. Bramble as he has been described in the story.
A: Mr. Bramble alias 'Young Porky' is described as an excellent boxer, whom no one could defeat in a twenty - round contest. He was famous for his 'left-hook'. But, he is also a loving father, who went to the verge of sacrificing his money and fame so as to not disgrace his son, Harold.
Q. Why was Mrs. Bramble upset when she came to hear that Bill had decided not to upset?
A: Mrs. Bramble was not very fond of professional boxing! Also she didn't want Harold to find out that he was the son of the famous boxer 'Young Porky'. But, she also was upset on hearing that her husband, Bill won't be fighting anymore. Big money was involved in the field of boxing. The winner got 500 pounds but the loser won't go empty-handed either and would be rewarded a sum of 120 pounds. Money was required to run the household and also in providing the best education for Harold. She thought it would secure Harold's future in a big way.
Q. Who was Jerry Fisher? What did he say to try and convince Bill to change his mind?
A: Jerry Fisher was Bill's coach at the White Hart. He was a hardcore professional trainer. He was proud of his protégé (read student) and convinced of Bill's victory over Jimmy Murphy at the upcoming boxing event. But, his hopes were shattered when he hear about Bill's decision of not to fight anymore. He tried every possible trick to convince Bill to fight the tournament and also reminded him of the huge money that'd would be involved, but all his efforts proved futile.
Q. How did Harold come to know that his father was a boxer?
A: Jerry Fisher disliked Bill and wanted to take revenge. What better way than to disclose the secret to Bill's son Harold, so he went ahead and told Harold about Bill's profession.
Q. Why was Harold upset that his father had not told him about his true identity?
A: Harold was very upset on being not told the true identity of his father. That he was the son of 'Young Porky' really made him proud. He also stated that children of the school wouldn't have bullied him, nicknaming him 'goggles' had they known him to a famous boxer's son. He had also placed a bet of two shillings on 'Young Porky's win against Jimmy Murphy.
Q. Do you agree with Harold's parents' decision of hiding from him the fact that his father was a boxer? Why / Why not?
A: No. In my opinion I would like to say that honesty is always the best policy. As one lie has to be backed up by one too many. Harold was overjoyed to know that his father was a famous boxer whom he adored secretly. Harold too, like his father, was very interested in boxing. He had also placed a bet of two shillings stating that Jimmy Murphy wouldn't last even ten rounds against 'Young Porky'.
The End.... :-)))
Seetha Lakshmi! :-)))
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