Like Charlie | Analysis

Her er Studienets study guide til novellen "Like Charlie" af John Boyne. Novellen optræder i B-opgaven til skriftlig eksamen i Engelsk B på HF fra 18. august 2015.

Opgaveformuleringen til eksamen lyder således:

Write a summary of “Like Charlie” in about 150 words.
Characterize Nick Dartie.
Comment on the father’s behaviour towards Nick.
Write a short essay (150-200 words) in which you discuss whether parents’ expectations are helpful or harmful. Relate your essay to the short story.

John Boyne, “Like Charlie”, a short story, 2012

Præsentation af teksten

Titel: “Like Charlie”
Forfatter: John Boyne
Genre: Novelle
Udgivelsesår: 2012

John Boyne (f. 1971) er en berømt irsk romanforfatter, hvis litterære værker er blevet udgivet på 48 sprog. Hans mest berømte novelle er "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas", som er blevet filmatiseret.

Uddrag

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Climax. Wanting to impress his father and to build a connection with him, Nick compliments the bowsprit of the boat. His father is impressed by Nick’s knowledge of the term, but he is immediately enraged by the feminine compliment Nick has produced: ““It’s beautiful,” he said, forgetting for a moment that he wasn’t supposed to use that word. In an instant, Lewis struck him, sending his small body crashing across the boat in surprise.” (ll. 101-103)