From the very beginning of the play one of the main things that struck me was the clear sense of characterization that we received, particularly through Hector's character. His flamboyance and unique style of teaching really stuck out to me, as it creates and enthusiasm for Literature and learning within his students which must be admired. It does however seem odd that he is still such a likeable character, considering his pedophilic behavior towards the boys. Pedophilia is possibly the most frowned upon crime in modern society, yet Hector is still a character that we as an audience can empathize with and admire.
The boys group dynamic seems to be an important feature of the play as a whole, and although it seems obvious to me, it does seem to be a point that is open for debate. I see Dakin as the leader of the group, with Scripps as his 'right hand man', shown in the scene where the two of them are discussing his relationship with Fiona, and the new book he's been reading. I also see Lockwood and Timms as quite high up within the group, with Crowther, Akthar and Posner falling closely behind. Rudge however doesn't seem to fit entirely with this group dynamic. All of the boys seem to value their intelligence, and to be achieving top grades, however Rudge is considered to be slightly less academic than them, and remains quiet during their lessons and the banter outside of the lessons.
