Education

• "Top in the bible exam."

  Alec, unlike his father, is achieving. Religion is a comfort and purpose in his life.
• “Never have to take your jacket off."

  You stick in son. Get yerself a good education. Get a decent job. Collar and tie“

  Davie, who has lost hope, wants his son to escape a similar fate.
• "You'll get out using your brains."

  Davie recognises that, for Alec, education is his ticket to a better future.
• "Never have tae take ma jacket off."

  Alec repeats his father's words - he yearns to excel and to better himself.
• "You have been awarded a bursary."

  Alec is bright! His performance in the exam earns him a grant to support his learning.
• "Soon as ah'm old enough ah'm chuckin it."

  lan, unlike Alec, doesn't value education. He looks down on his father's job but looks destined to tread the same path.
• "This is a great chance yer getting son. Great opportunity. Get yerself a good education."

  Davie has no hope for himself, but dreams of a better future for Alec.
• "..might get a wee place ae ma own. Wee bedsit or something. Over near the

  uni."

  Alec always imagined himself somewhere else, and this time it's a reality. He wants to evade the same future as his father.