Dakin

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Personality

Role

  • Arrogant.
  • Manipulative.
  • Lack of emotion towards others.
  • Immoral
  • Narcissistic
  • He is seen as the 'leader' of the boys.
  • He is usually the favourite amongst the teachers.
  • One of the main characters who uses sex as motive throughout the play. (E.G. To manipulate the head master, to thanks Irwin for getting him into Oxford, etc.)

Development (Growth & change)

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  • Dakin seems to grow more affectionate towards Irwin throughout the play. Is this because Irwin ignores him or does not satisfy his narcissistic personality like everyone else does?
  • Becomes less like Hector, and is more attuned to Irwin's teaching methods. Is this because he wants Irwin's affection, or because he views Hector to be a 'joke'?
  • Could be said Dakin becomes more sexually aware. Is he gay/bisexual? Or does he want everyone to love him, not dependent on gender?
  • Dakin is adored by Posner.
  • The only one to receive a scholarship to Oxford.
  • Becomes so enthralled by Irwin, he begins to mimic his handwriting.
  • Has little respect for women. (Describes Fiona as the enemy, as she resists his advances on her 'western front'.)
  • Saves Hector's job, even though Hector has tried to ***** him.

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