Spies - Character of Mr Hayward

Spies - Character of Mr Hayward

Mr Hayward is a cruel and intimidating bully

• He doesn't seem to have an occupation. He spends his time in his garage or garden. Stephen is in awe of all his tools and manly occupation in his garage (his 'wonderful, private kingdom'). However, it is important to realise that the control he exercises over his neat house and garden mirrors the control he exercises over his family. For example, he canes Keith for a slight divergence from his rules and, at the end, he is injuring his wife (remember that Mrs Hayward wears a cravat in…