Alec and Jerrys Friendship
How Many Miles to Babylon?
Alec and Jerry:
Friendship
· Alec is home schooled[->0] and has no opportunity to make friends as he grows up.
· Alec meets Jerry and we can clearly see that they are from different class backgrounds.
· The boys meet at the lake and they swim together and from here their friendship blooms.
· Alec knows that Jerry’s background is an issue and Alec refers to Jerry as “a private and secret friend”.
· Jerry also understands the importance of keeping the friendship secret “Your lot would care. My lot too…”
· It is their interest in horses that helps their friendship develops. They build jumps and have a type of secret riding school.
· Alec suggests that they work together when they are older. Jerry goes alone with the plan but is more of a realist and sees that such a plan would not be easy “You’re a great one for thinking things will be easy”.
· As the story develops both men grow a deep affection for each other.
· Jerry brings love and life to Alec’s existence.
· Jerry could be seen to be influential to Alec as Alec takes on many of Jerry’s ideas and beliefs.
· Both characters show a deep trust for one another and share their problems seeking advice and comfort. · Family issues · Sexual issues Beliefs
· The war should have separated the characters but it helps to bring them closer.
· Despite Major[->1] Glendinning’s attempts he cannot separate both men.
· When Jerry leaves to find his father Alec tries his best to cover for him.
· When Jerry returns with bad news and awaiting troubles Alec does his best to comfort him.
· Alec’s last act of friendship is to save his friend form the indignity of having to face a firing squad. Alec treats his friend with comfort and compassion.
[->0] - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeschooling
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Alec and Jerry:
Friendship
· Alec is home schooled[->0] and has no opportunity to make friends as he grows up.
· Alec meets Jerry and we can clearly see that they are from different class backgrounds.
· The boys meet at the lake and they swim together and from here their friendship blooms.
· Alec knows that Jerry’s background is an issue and Alec refers to Jerry as “a private and secret friend”.
· Jerry also understands the importance of keeping the friendship secret “Your lot would care. My lot too…”
· It is their interest in horses that helps their friendship develops. They build jumps and have a type of secret riding school.
· Alec suggests that they work together when they are older. Jerry goes alone with the plan but is more of a realist and sees that such a plan would not be easy “You’re a great one for thinking things will be easy”.
· As the story develops both men grow a deep affection for each other.
· Jerry brings love and life to Alec’s existence.
· Jerry could be seen to be influential to Alec as Alec takes on many of Jerry’s ideas and beliefs.
· Both characters show a deep trust for one another and share their problems seeking advice and comfort. · Family issues · Sexual issues Beliefs
· The war should have separated the characters but it helps to bring them closer.
· Despite Major[->1] Glendinning’s attempts he cannot separate both men.
· When Jerry leaves to find his father Alec tries his best to cover for him.
· When Jerry returns with bad news and awaiting troubles Alec does his best to comfort him.
· Alec’s last act of friendship is to save his friend form the indignity of having to face a firing squad. Alec treats his friend with comfort and compassion.
[->0] - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homeschooling
[->1] -