"A Kestrel For A Knave" is a book written by Barry Hines in 1968. I think that in this book, sometimes, Barry Hines wants to show us that Billy is a victim. I will talk about this subject in three parts: In my first point, I will explain how, in the context of the story, the author shows us that Billy is a victim, in my second point, I will explain how, by his language, the author demonstrates that Billy is a victim, and in my third and last point, how Barry Hines shows us that Billy can be someone else than a victim.
Firstly, in the context of the story, the author wants to show us that Billy is a victim. During the story Barry Hines demonstrates that point through different themes: the family, the education and the social class (poverty). .
The Family.
Billy's family is clearly not a true family (with love and so on). The opening scene of the novel reveals a family characterised by small cruelties, bad organisation, indifference between the different family members and a complete lack of attention of Mrs Casper toward her son. Billy has to fill his basic needs (clothing, food.) on his own instead of being supported by his mother and his brother Jud. He is exploited by them, always being forced to do basic tasks and bet on horses for his brother. As Billy says to Kes, "Do this, do that, I've got to do everything in this house.". Members of a same family are supposed to be linked together, but in the case of Billy, his mother and Jud demean him all the time and do not pay attention to him.
The Education.
The description of the life at school in the book reveals a thrilling aspect of inattention, indifference and either physical or verbal violence. No one at school seems disturbed that a fifteen-year-old boy has made little progress in his "education": Billy doesn't read very well. Most of the teachers don't seem to see anything in Billy other than a troublemaker and an unsocial boy.
(Hunter 179) On the other hand, Hine's article had a lot to do with fear. ... (Hine 184) Through this quote it is quite evident the difference in opinion between Hunter and Hine. ... (Hine 182) This is were there is a major inconsistency within the two articles. ... This is where Hine and Hunter differ. ... (Hine 182) ...
(Hine, Hine, and Harrold 2000, 262-63) One important issue for blacks was land possession. ... (Hine, Hine, and Harrold 2000, 261-63) Bureau officials set up the system of sharecropping. ... (Hine, Hine, and Harrold 2000, 265) Another important issue to freedmen was their education. ... (Hine, Hine, and Harrold 2000, 274) References Hine, Darlene Clark, William C. Hine and Stanley Harrold. 2000. ...
Journal 3 - What's in a Package In What's in a Package, Hine expresses the idea that what a package looks like is more important than what is inside the package. ... I would agree with Hine's statement that packages sell the product, but I think that this will only work once. ... Hine elicits this response by giving of how a products shape is an important selling point of the product. ... Hine used several examples of how the companies sell a specific attitude or image through advertisements and packages. ...
Photographer and artist Lewis Wickes Hine, was born in 1874 in the town of Oshkosh, Wisconsin in America's Midwest. ... In the early 1900s, Hine entered into a teacher's training college in New York City, leading him into his photography career. ... Hine passed away in New York City in 1940 out of poverty in trying to continue his passion for photography and compassion for the suffering. ... The whiteness of his skin makes him stand out from the rest of the picture, which is what Hine wanted to focus on. ... I favour this work of Hines more than the others because of it's sy...
Photographer and artist Lewis Wickes Hine, was born in 1874 in the town of Oshkosh, Wisconsin in America's Midwest. ... In the early 1900s, Hine entered into a teacher's training college in New York City, leading him into his photography career. ... Hine passed away in New York City in 1940 out of poverty in trying to continue his passion for photography and compassion for the suffering. ... The whiteness of his skin makes him stand out from the rest of the picture, which is what Hine wanted to focus on. ... I favour this work of Hines more than the others because of it's sy...
Because Alzheimer's is sluggish, denial came easily to Barry. ... As time progressed, Barry could no longer be the sole caretaker of Jan. ... As Jan worsened, Barry followed suit. ... Diane provided support in Jan's medical care as well as Barry's. ... I realize now the reasons behind Barry's decision making in the book....
Barry Bonds was facing a perjury charge due to his involvement in steroids . ... That includes players such as Barry Bonds, Curt Schilling, and Rodger Clemens. ... Eventually children /people who have never herd of Barry will ask why isn't he in the baseball hall of fame. ... "Barry Bonds also won 8 golden gloves in a row from 1990-1998". ... Barry bonds work ethic was amazing it took him time to develop into a great baseball player. ...
Photographer and artist Lewis Wickes Hine, was born in 1874 in the town of Oshkosh, Wisconsin in America's Midwest. ... In the early 1900s, Hine entered into a teacher's training college in New York City, leading him into his photography career. ... Hine passed away in New York City in 1940 out of poverty in trying to continue his passion for photography and compassion for the suffering. ... The whiteness of his skin makes him stand out from the rest of the picture, which is what Hine wanted to focus on. ... I favour this work of Hines more than the others because of it's sy...
Barry Sanders was a stylish running back. ... In a brilliant career Barry Sanders rushed for 15,269 yards in only 10 seasons. ... Barry Sanders had a great rookie season. ... "One of the first games I played with Barry-, says former Lions receiver Brett Perriman, " I was screaming, Barry's asleep!' ... But Barry made me go Wow!'. ...
