Rocks

In the chapter Rocks, an explosive argument between Jason’s parents blows up, while a British warship is simultaneously hit in battle. In the argument between Jason’s parents his mom fights to install a rockery in their backyard, arguing that Jason’s father had just spent a large sum of money on golf clubs. Usually once the argument reaches a certain point the mother backs down and surrenders in the fight. Jason says, ”Mum normally backs down at this point, but not today.” (99) She pushes, and pushes until the father, whom usually wins these battles, gives in and agrees to put up the money for the rockery. Within this argument there are similarities between the mother and Argentina, and the Father and Great Britain. Great Britain is expected to win every battle against Argentina, much like the father is expected to win every argument with the mother. On this day both Great Britain and the father are hit hard when Argentina and the mother decide to fight back. Both lose their respective battles, and are realize that they are capable of being defeated. Although Jason’s mother doesn’t entirely win as her koi fish are eaten by birds, it is a blow to the father’s ego when he has to give into the demands of is wife.