1. Present the document:
2. Use the photograph to explain what happened before
3. Who are the characters present?
1) The narrator: ...
2) "he":
3)
Who is only a witness to the conversation?
4. line 1 to line 17. Underline the expressions showing that the tension between the two characters is growing. Comment.
5. What does each character say about ballet? Pick out a few expressions from the text.
Character 1):
Character 2):
Character 3):
6. Concentrate on the conversation. What are Mr Eliott's arguments? Comment!
7. line 34 to line 37. List the elements which Billy believes are his father's views as to what belongs a man's world:
8. What is the outcome of the conversation?