The teachers don't like Billy but the other children in the classroom do not like Billy too. They belittle him, make fun of him, insult him and hit him. Billy has a poor education at school but at home too, his father's absence is one of the main reasons and Mrs Casper is more a lover than a mother so she doesn't care of her son.
The social class (poverty): An important aspect of the novel is the presence of poverty. Billy's family should not, in fact, be very poor as Jud would be earning a good salary in the mine and Billy's mother also seems to be employed. The reason for Billy's apparent poverty is lack of care rather than lack of cash. Jud and Billy's mother clearly spends a large part of their money on bets and other things like this, but none of them seems to make much effort into providing home comforts for Billy.
All these contextual elements depicted by the author illustrate that Billy is a victim. .
Secondly, by his language Barry Hines demonstrates that Billy is a victim. Billy is depicted as "smaller" and "weaker' than the other boys. The author talks about him as "a brave little clown" which is a simile that describes Billy as ridiculous. Jud often uses an abusive language when addressing Billy; for example in the opening scene at wake « I said shut it » (addressing Billy to shut down the clock). Jud always insults his brother. Billy is often described as dirty and it seems he rarely washes. Billy is the « knave » in the title. Knaves is rather a pejorative word which generally describe thieves or liar. All these language choices are made to show to the reader Billy as a natural victim.
Finally, in his book, Barry Hines shows us that Billy can be someone else than a victim. Barry Hines shows us other characteristics of Billy. He demonstrates that he is "strong, resourceful and independent. Even though he is small and weak, he has also more endurance than the other as shown by the cold shower episode.
(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!'. ...
