Bad Boy Declamation

• What does the speaker in "Bad Boy" feel about being stared at?

  The speaker feels that everyone is staring at him.
• Why does the speaker question why people are staring at him?

  He questions it because he believes it is due to being labeled a "bad boy."
• What actions does the speaker admit to that contribute to his "bad boy" image?

  The speaker admits to smoking, drinking, gambling, lying, cheating, and potentially killing.
• How does the speaker feel about his parents in the poem?

  The speaker feels neglected and abandoned by his parents.
• What does the speaker accuse his parents of doing to him?

  The speaker accuses his parents of pampering and spoiling him.
• What does the speaker long for as he grows up?

  The speaker longs for a father's love and a mother's care.
• How does the speaker's perception of his parents change over time?

  The speaker feels that his parents have changed and now accuse him of his actions.
• What does the speaker ask his parents to do if they wish to ensure his future?

  The speaker asks them to hurry back home to be with him.
• What does the speaker mean by "protect me from all evil influences"?

  The speaker is asking for guidance and protection from negative influences in his life.
• What plea does the speaker make at the end of the poem?

  The speaker pleads for help from his parents.