Do you agree with Harold's parents decision of hiding from him the fact that his father was a boxer? Why/Why not?

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Pointers have been provided for students' reference.
It is strongly recommended that students prepare the answer on their own.
(1) First tell what actually happened in the story, what the truth was and what was told to Harold.
(2) Now discuss why the parents and others felt it proper to secrete all about Mr. Bramble’s profession.
(3) Now give your perspective, do you think what the parents did was correct? Do keep in mind the reaction of Harold post the truth was revealed to him.

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(a) What was strange about the manner in which Mrs. Bramble addressed her son? What did he feel about it?

(b) Why was it necessary to keep Harold’s father’s profession a secret from him?

(d) Describe Mr. Bramble as he has been described in the story.

(e) Why was Mrs. Bramble upset when she came to hear that Bill had decided not to fight?

(f) Who was Jerry Fisher? What did he say to try and convince Bill to change his mind?

(g) How did Harold come to know that his father was a boxer?

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