How does Doyle create a convincing voice for the ten year old narrator in the opening pages of 'Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha'?

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How does Doyle create a convincing voice for the ten year old narrator in the opening pages of 'Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha'?

The opening pages of 'Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha' begin with an unconventional introduction. Straight away, the story begins unlike other novels were the first paragraph introduces characters, settings or plots, Doyle takes us straight into the action that is occupying the boys attention, just like a child's mind. Characters are mentioned with no real introduction to them, 'Kevin stopped at a gate', were as in other novels the first mention of a character would be the perfect time to reveal details about them. The way in which Doyle writes expresses the feelings, thoughts and views through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy.

The main concerns of 'Paddy' are very different to an adult's thoughts. His world is ruled by adults who have the authority over him. Paddy's view of his teacher, 'Mr.Hennessey', is a child like view of power and a main figure of authority in his life. As he learns from his teacher, his source of information, he respects him. He puts fear into all the children.

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