Question

The Browning Version About the Characters

Answer 1

Taplow: He is a sixteen year old boy and presents his views about his teacher Mr Crocker-Harris in a very frank and straightforward manner. He is respectful towards his teacher and likes him although being much afraid of him.

Mr Frank: He is a young science teacher and shows better understanding of student behaviour. He envies Mr Crocker-Harris and thus likes him being criticised by Taplow.

Mr Crocker-Harris: He is a strict disciplinarian. He follows rules, unlike other teachers. He has a strong hold over his students. He hates flattery and does not want people to like him.

Mrs Millie Crocker-Harris: She is the young wife of Mr Crocker-Harris. She is a thin woman in her late 30’s. She is very kind-hearted towards the student.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Millie is a feminine given name or diminutive form of various other given names, such as Emily, Millicent, Mildred, Camilla or sometimes Amelia.