English essay section 2

• 2nd section part 1

  The scene links back to the prefabricated facade of so-called education known as Hailsham, and its influence on the students’ shared identities, demonstrated by their unwillingness to stray away from the cottages, “We rarely stepped beyond the confines of the Cottages.”. Which highlights the point Ishiguro is trying to make of the livelihood when in a discriminatory society. (SLAVES)
• 2nd section part 2

  Tommy’s drawings, which mirror the complexity and intricacy of the clones, are treated as monsters, mangles of living organisms that don't fit in the ‘real world’. The description of the creatures having “Busy, metallic features” juxtaposed with vulnerability reinforces the dehumanisation of the students. 
• 2nd section part 3

  In some twisted way, Tommy’s drawings represent Tommy’s quintessence and become a manifestation of his anguish from years of feeling inadequate and the discrimination he faced due to his “lack of artistic talent”. It can be argued that Tommy takes the forefront in the novel at this point, as Ishiguro skillfully uses the lack of hope to pity Tommy, and force the reader to do the same. 

  Tommy’s identity hinges on how others perceive him, his outburst show distinction, rebelling society and the happy utopia of hailsham “”

  Yearning for validation, treated as lab experiments
• 2nd section part 4

  In contrast to what happens later in the novel, the reader’s feelings for Tommy changes from pity to pride, even if his initiative dismantles his abnormality that was established earlier in the novel. Ishiguro makes Tommy’s desire for an identity apparent as he depicts his breakdown, reminiscent of his childish tendencies at hailsham, “Tommy’s figure, [...] kicking out. ”. 
• 2nd section part 5

  Tommy's character is a symbol of rebellion, unlike Kathy, who thrives within the institution, “they’ve been pleased with my work”. Yet this does not stop her from meeting the same grim end as the others/clones. The deferrals reflect this as a counter to the strict rules, delaying their unjust executions through their drive for human connection.