Question

Did Harold react the way his parents expected him to on finding out about his father’s true profession? Give reasons for your answer.

Answer 1

No, Harold did not react as his parents expected. They had believed that Harold would feel ashamed because he considered boxing an unsuitable profession. However, when Harold learnt that his father was the famous boxer Young Porky, he was delighted and excited. In fact, he had admired Young Porky without knowing that he was his own father. This shows that Mr. and Mrs. Bramble had misunderstood Harold’s feelings.