The unique personalities of the debating team and how they form a friendship and learn to use their individual talents by working together as a team.
Miss Tarango’s interaction with the boys in class.
Barry’s problem with anyone who is different.
Moby Dick quote from Part 5 refers to standing forth your ‘own inexorable self.’
ACTIVITY ONE Ignatius Prindabel, Orazio Zorzotto and Bill Kingsley are very different characters. For each one, make a list of words and phrases that could be used to describe his appearance, personality and attitudes. Try drawing a portrait of each boy.