Question

but those sort of rules don't apply to crock . what sort of rules is narrator talking about?

Answer 1

Crocker Harris is a middle-aged senior teacher in the same school where Frank is also a teacher. Mr. Harris teaches Latin to students. He is a very strict teacher and enjoys an admirable command over his students. He follows rules and regulations of the school quite meticulously. He is strict with his students; but he is not a sadist. He does not want his students to like him; he wants them to make sincere efforts in learning. He gives extra-work to students who show carelessness and make mistakes. Though he is strict, his students admire him.

Answer 2

Crock is a teacher of mediocre age and he teaches Latin to students.

Explanation:

• Crock is a teacher of mediocre age and he teaches Latin to students.
• Mr. Crock has a very strict nature and is very concerned about the students' future.
• He is a very passionate teacher and does not know what is going on around him.
• He also wants his students to be passionate and serious about learning.
• He pays extra attention to who is careless about his studies.