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Who did he inherit the House from?

His Father

What does he advertise for?

'Informal Housekeeper'

Why does he hire a house keeper?

To keep him and Edmund company, and to do chores around the house.

What was his relationship with his father like? QUOTE

Not very good. He never had the interest for the moths, and it left him with 'unhappy memories.'

How does his past affect his relationship with his son?

It means he does not know how to relate to his son, or love him.

QUOTE Discipline with Edmund.

"Failed ... From the very beginning"


Maybe he should 'strike him'


'He knew he would not.'

How does he feel it went?

QUOTE In regards to himself

'Ineffectual man'


'A stranger' in his son's bedroom.


'Lonely Man'

How does he feel his relationship should be with his son?

QUOTE Ideal relationship

"Should be close together"

What was the previous marriage like?

Not very good. She never satisfied him, as the double bed as simply an 'elaborate courtesy'

QUOTES How does he feel over the arrival of Mrs Kingshaw?

'Excited' that she may be able to provide him with some 'pleasure' and 'satisfaction.'

He wanted the poon, quotes that tell you that.

QUOTES Full extent of frustration

He looked 'for the pictures of breasts and mouths ... Outside the erotic cinemas.'



'Bodies of the girls that rippled and shone in watery satin'

QUOTE What best describes his perceived relationship with Kingshaw?

'Quite good friends'

Sympathy for Mr Hooper

We feel this when we find out about his relationship with his father, as it puts it in perspective.

Admiration for Mr Hooper

When he admits he has failed at bringing up a son.

Feelings of anger/frustration

Very defeatist, and seems to have given up on life, and is simply a spectator to the bike nature of his son.