EXAMPLES FROM THE NOVEL: Ishmael and his lack of confidence with public speaking. Ishmael and his interactions with Kelly and Barry. Ishmael’s attitude to his name. The effects of bullying on both Ishmael and Bill Kingsley. Scobie’s and Razza’s confidence as compared to Ishmael’s. ACTIVITY ONE Write your own list of Five Amazing Things About Me. Try to write a list about someone else you know as Ishmael does for Miss Tarango – make sure the list is positive.