Character

Question 1

‘You’re nice and big for your age. A right little man’ (Chapter 1) Nurse about Leon

Answer 1

Suggests that adults may view him as capable of handling situations that younger children might not be expected to manage. May feel as if he needs to be as mature as people think he is

Question 2

‘her fuzzy red hairstyle looks like a flaming halo’ (Chapter 6) Maureen

Answer 2

Simile
Biblical angelic reference creates an image of kindness
Maureen is seen as a Saviour (Archetypal Caregiver)

Question 3

‘I’m the one in charge of my baby.’ (Chapter 2) Leon

Answer 3

Possessive pronoun ‘my’ takes on parental role, not carol
Proud of his brother - sounds like a mother

Question 4

‘Like she’s a goldfish in a bowl’ (Chapter 5) Carol

Answer 4

Simile - portrays isolation
Trapped in her own depression
Short term memory - forgets about her responsibility

Question 5

‘I could be him’ (Chapter 24) Leon

Answer 5

Carol’s lack of care for Leon
Leon’s desperation of motherly bond/love
Imitating Jake’s behaviour
White privilege

Question 6

‘Everyone steals from me’ (Chapter) Leon

Answer 6

Motif -stealing
Steals to survive
Comfort / revenge
Loss of Carol and Jake