Jocelyn+DEJ

Everything went the chief’s way, without a doubt, He was a great talker, had a strong opinion, manipulated his boys, and “Rewarded [his pupils] with silence and a divisive smile  (56)”. One could say, they would follow any of his footsteps.  **Entry: ** This stanza reflects the authority and power the chief holds over the boys and shows the chief’s superiority, which he created himself. Within the organization of the chief and the boys, “everything went the chief’s way”. The chief’s authority is further emphasized, because all his decisions are followed, “without a doubt”, suggesting that the boys do not hesitate, ever, when carrying out orders of the chief. The chief is revealed to be very dominant, with a “strong opinion”, which are often expressed through his trait as a “good talker”. The chief’s success in obtaining and maintaining his authority can be greatly attributed towards his ability to persuade, or manipulate others in to following him. Furthermore, the chief is able to sustain his superiority through lowering the confidence of his boys. The chief often “rewards” his pupils “with silence and a divisive smile”. “Silence” may refer to ignoring, which implies that the chief does not show real signs of gratitude for the loyalty of his boys. Even though the chief shows a sign of appreciation through a smile, his smile is “divisive”, denoting that he feels unsatisfied. Finally chief’s command is once again stressed, as “they [the boys] would follow any of his footsteps”, implying that the chief has the upmost power and respect, and that all his steps are to be followed no matter what. 
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