Paddy’s father even shows disinterest when he is teaching Paddy about the magnifying glass by using short, quick sentences for example: “Now, look.” And “Come on”. Additionally the fact that Paddy mentions this as it is not part of the dialogue shows that it must be of some importance to him, as the mind of an adventurous 10 year old boy is constantly dotting around everywhere.
“I shifted my chair over closer to him” if Paddy and his father were incredibly close they would most likely be sitting together therefore this furthers the point that Paddy and his father aren’t particularly close. However after Mr Clarke finds out that he gave Paddy the magnifying glass he praises him stating “Good Man” this causes the mood to change making it no longer tense. Paddy’s father asks him “Who gave you this?” this implies that Mr Clarke and Paddy have a poor mistrusting relationship and that they are not very close to one another as he can’t remember gifting Paddy the magnifying glass. My da put his hand on the magnifying glass and I let him take it.” Mr Clarke’s body language is similar to that of a detective claiming authority over an object of suspicion suggesting an element of suspicion and mistrust in their relationship. Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha Extract Analysis: Relationship between Paddy and His Fatherĭoyle in the opening of this extract has created a tense atmosphere through the description of the two characters: “I was looking at crumbs.
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