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Understanding Gryce
Key terms for understanding the character of Mr Gryce, the Headteacher, from "A Kestrel for a Knave".
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| A | B |
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| anachronistic | behind the times |
| juxtaposition | near opposites |
| misunderstands | 1960s |
| use of the cane | methodical |
| threat of violence | make you sing |
| smokers' union | pay their dues |
| ironic hymns | new every morning is the love |
| doesn't listen | canes messenger |
| past pupils | thrashing |
| out of his time | pines for the past |
| tripe | gear |
| attitude | out of date |
| discipline | ineffective |
| irreverent scoundrel | old fashioned language |
| secondary modern | Gryce's school |
| boys wink | cane useless |
| two strokes each | no matter what the offence |
| author | Barry Hines |
| full employment | down pit |
| author's intentions | make a social comment |
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