Despite the difficulties men face in expressing affection publicly and creating tight-knit bonds with their fathers, I highlight that not all father’sfathers experience this constraint like Albie’s father. To elicit empathy from the reader, I attempt to convey the idea that Wilf Beacon is not an abusive parent, though he embodies his feelings only through violence.

To develop the atmosphere, I incorporate all five senses — sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch — into my writing. I use Albie’s perception of his father’s “pipe smell” and “warmth” to illustrate how the scent is enough to make him feel comfortable. This imagery exemplifies the significance of his father’s presence. By writing “crickets chanted,” I intendedwanted the reader to sense the sounds of Albie’s father. Furthermore, to convey sight, Albie’s father observes that the driver’s hand is “the colour of bleeding pork”pork,” indicating an accident. The dialogue alternates between short and long sentences to increase the pace and intensity while elucidating the characters’ differences. For instance, Albie’s father simply says “No” when questioned by Mr Stevens, emphasising the dialogue’s abruptness. Winton does not name Albie’s father, thus conveying that he is not an individual; rather, he represents a father imagined by society. Wilf's surname, "Beacon," is ironic as it is symbolic of a distant light in the town. However, both fathers share a common trait: Theythey support their sons by ensuring they are “all right” and safe.