Kip's Day Summary
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Why does Kip have to be quiet when getting out of bed?

He shares a bed with Francis, who is sleeping in and must not be disturbed.

What does Kip do as his 'union dues' before feeding Charlie the apple?

He takes a bite of the apple himself.

What is Kip's reaction to Mr. Husting ruffling his hair?

He allows it, even though he is 14 years old.

What does Mrs. Husting call Kip?

<p>She calls him lazy and a 'layabout'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Kip cleaning the yard all week?

<p>It's in preparation for the return of Jack, the Hustings' son.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Kip wonder about his reputation, compared to Francis?

<p>He wonders if his bad reputation as a layabout is due to him being born seven minutes after Francis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Francis say should happen to Kip at the breakfast table, and why?

<p>Francis says Kip should eat in the alley because he is always dirty and 'as befits his station'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who defends Kip at the breakfast table when Francis insults him?

<p>Connie defends Kip by kissing him on the head and pronouncing his hands perfectly clean.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Jean say that the bacon is not for Kip?

<p>Jean says the bacon is only for Francis and Mrs. Keith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Jean think Francis will become when he grows up?

<p>Jean believes Francis will become a lawyer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the 'half afraid' feelings that the working boys share?

<p>They are half afraid that a war will happen and half afraid it won't.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Kip daydream about while waiting for the butcher?

<p>Kip daydreams about himself becoming a butcher someday.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does Kip know Annabel from when they meet on the street?

<p>Kip knows who Annabel is because she is well-known girl in Richmond.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Annabel say it is a shame that Kip is not in school anymore?

<p>Annabel says it is a shame that Kip is not in school anymore because she heard he won several prizes for English composition and art.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes Kip to become flustered and nearly faint when talking to Annabel?

<p>Annabel's smile overwhelms Kip causing him to forget how to swallow and almost faint.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the four town bullies that Kip encounters?

<p>The bullies are named Mac, Cray, Pike, and another boy Kip doesn't know.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Kip leave school?

<p>Kip left school when his father died.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What memory does Kip recall when the boys grab and hurt him?

<p>Kip recalls the last time his father left for work and found himself in the kitchen later that day after his father died.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Kip imagine himself when outrunning the bullies?

<p>Kip imagines himself as a professional sprinter who is outrunning the 'Nazi hordes'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Connie do to comfort Kip after he gets home?

<p>Connie puts an arm around Kip, comforts him, and helps him clean his scrapes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Kip want his shilling?

<p>Kip wants his shilling to take Annabel to the Glaciarium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Kip accidentally pull out of the laundry trough in the yard?

<p>Kip pulls out a huge pair of women's underwear belonging to Mrs. Keith.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who defends Kip from Mrs. Keith's accusations?"

<p>Connie defends Kip and stands up to Mrs. Keith, while Jean fails to defend her son.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Kip's Day: A Summary

  • Kip wakes up late, feeling a sense of unease.
  • He works at the Hustings' stable, taking care of Charlie.
  • He earns a shilling, which he wants to keep secret from his brother.
  • Mrs. Husting expresses disapproval of Kip's work ethic.
  • Kip's family discusses the possibility of war.
  • Kip has breakfast but receives less food than his brother.
  • Family tensions surface regarding Kip's status and perceived inadequacy compared to his brother.
  • Kip encounters Annabel, a girl in the town.
  • He avoids her initially, but feels anxious and embarrassed around her.
  • Kip is confronted by bullies, experiencing physical violence from them.
  • Kip runs from the bullies. He injures himself.
  • Connie comforts Kip after the encounter.
  • Kip discovers he left his earnings at home.
  • Kip is inadvertently involved in a confrontation with his mother's lodger when he retrieves his missed earnings, resulting in the lodger believing that Kip is a pervert.

Family Dynamics and Conflict

  • Kip's family is dealing with financial hardship after his father's death, and his mother's lodger.

  • Family members are suspicious toward one another.

  • Jean and Connie prioritize Francis over Kip.

  • Family members express disapproval of each other, and the lodger's accusations and insults toward Kip.

Kip's Feelings and Experiences

  • Kip resents perceived unfairness by his mother toward him

  • Kip feels inferior to his brother, Francis.

  • Kip experiences fear and embarrassment, particularly when interacting with Annabel.

  • Kip experiences physical violence.

  • Kip feels responsible for his mother's lodger's accusations against him.

  • Kip expresses desire to improve his life.

Social Commentary

  • The story touches on themes of war, class, and economic anxieties in the context of the time.

  • The threat of war significantly concerns people, particularly working class families.

  • Kip and other youths are aware of the brewing conflict.

  • Relationships are marked by distrust, suspicion, and jealousy.

Kip's Ambitions

  • Kip has desires to work and improve his situation.

  • Kip's ambitions are challenged and tested by his socioeconomic circumstances.

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Explore Kip's challenging day filled with family tension, social anxieties, and encounters with bullies. From his work at the Hustings' stable to his complicated relationship with his brother and the girl in town, Kip navigates a world of expectations and misunderstandings. This summary captures the emotional and physical struggles he faces.

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