Argumentative essay

Argumentative Essay
“Master Harold”…. and the boys, by Athol Fugard informs the reader of the great conflict between different racial groups in South Africa at this time. Fugard grew up in the middle of this conflict which influenced him in writing this book. Throughout the book important relationships are formed and racial comments are made, which all contribute to the fact that this book is an important book for secondary school students to study.

One of the central themes that is discussed in “Master Harold”…. and the boys are the relationships between each character. Throughout the book Willie develops a strong relationship with Sam because Willie is also black and about the same age as Sam. However this kind of relationship is not expressed between Hally (a white boy) and Sam. Hally is arrogant and clearly superior to Sam even though Sam is old enough to be Hally’s father. This kind of behavior was evident in Fugard’s lifetime in South Africa. ...