Essay-writing tips: Is Edward admirable?

You could include some of the following points in your essay:

he becomes friends with Mickey and enjoys spending time with him, despite Mickey's teasing
he shares his sweets with Mickey
he is loyal to Mickey when they get in trouble with the policeman
he offers to buy Mickey cigarettes and a ticket to the cinema
he doesn’t tell Mickey that he likes Linda because he doesn’t want to upset him
he encourages Mickey to ask Linda out and gives him advice on how to do it
he doesn’t want to tell Mickey he is going to university
he offers to take both Mickey and Linda out at Christmas
he organises a house and a job for Mickey when he comes out of jail
he doesn’t want to move away from his friends.
he is concerned for his mother, “Are you feeling better now, Mummy?”

You could include some of the following points in your essay:

Edward’s comfortable life leaves him insensitive to Mickey’s life
he disobeys his mother when he continues playing with Mickey
he allows Linda to dominate and taunt him when they are young
he misunderstands Mickey’s feelings about being unemployed
he arrogantly shows off his money and insists on celebrating
when he returns from university he is not humble about his success and is inconsiderate of Mickey’s difficulties in life
he betrays Mickey when he decides to pursue Linda

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