Ishmael’s self-deprecating humour helps him to put his trials and tribulations into perspective.
Razza uses humour to deal with Barry, to build Ishmael’s confidence and to help him cope with his problems.
ACTIVITY ONE At the debriefing meeting Razza makes a series of funny puns such as ‘keeping abreast of the situation’. A pun is a play on words often where the word used has different meanings that can be applied. Such as The cross-eyed teacher had trouble controlling his pupils. Do you know any puns, or can you make up some of your own? Try the internet for websites specialising in puns. Write down your favourites and share them with the class.