Question

In “The Exercise,” Bernard MacLaverty contrasts two ideas of fatherhood—one that is loving and one that is cold and strict. Which lines reflect the theme of the strict father figure?

Answer 1

“You could have made a better job of it yourself. Other hand.” The same ritual of raising and lowering the left hand with the tip of the cane to the desired height. “After all, I have taught you some Latin.” Crack. “It would be hard to do any worse.”

Kevin went back to his place resisting a desire to hug his hands under his armpits and stumbled on a schoolbag jutting into the aisle as he pushed into his desk. Again Waldo looked round the class and said, “Now we’ll have it right from someone.”

The class continued and Kevin nursed his fingers, out of the fray.

As the bell rang Waldo gathered up his books and said, “Sweeny, I want a word with you outside. Ave Maria, gratia plena . . .” It was not until the end of the corridor that Waldo turned to face him. He looked at Kevin and maintained his silence for a moment.

“Sweeny, I must apologise to you.” Kevin bowed his head. “I meant your father no harm – he’s probably a good man, a very good man.”

“Yes, sir,” said Kevin. The pain in his fingers had gone.

“Look at me when I’m talking, please.” Kevin looked at his collar, his Adam’s apple, then his face. It relaxed for a fraction and Kevin thought he was almost going to smile, but he became efficient, abrupt again.

Answer 2

1 answer or many

Answer 3

medals*

Answer 4

could be many

Answer 5

Medals will be given out, and I will fan you. :)

Answer 6

@ShelbyWyatt

Answer 7

i have no idea.. :(

Answer 8

:(

Answer 9

I need help ASAP!!! :)

Answer 10

im not sure i wish i knew ;"(

Answer 11

sure
I KNOW IT

Answer 12

you do???????????/

Answer 13

yes

Answer 14

hurry

Answer 15

They Are The Last Lines:)Already Did This Before

Answer 16

I have 2 minutes

Answer 17

:)

Answer 18

Which last lines?

Answer 19

the one that says please look at me while im talking

Answer 20

ok bye now sorry emily for that

Answer 21

Wait help

Answer 22

I have another one

Answer 23

just wanted someone to talk to

Answer 24

last one

Answer 25

my brother ruins all of my friendships with everybody

Answer 26

forgive me please

Answer 27

what happend?

Answer 28

please

Answer 29

i asked her out she blocked me wegot into in argument in the group

Answer 30

Guys I will tag you please help me with my new question

Answer 31

i asked her out she blocked me wegot into in argument in the group

why did you do that? its a studdy web?

Answer 32

HELP ME PLEASE!????// MEDALS WILL BE GIVEN!!! :)

Answer 33

just asking her to forgive me so we can be friends again please wont happen again promise just didnt like it when you said ew dont talk to him it really hurt my feelings thats why i said all that just please forgive me ur a really nice friend

Answer 34

i want her forivness then ill help you can u please help her forgive me then ill help PLEASE!!!:(