Chapter 2 Reflection: The two items that stood out the most in this chapter was the industrial/silver depiction of London and when Robin was beaten. I thought the imagery and prose used to describe London was not only memorable, but created a clear setting and mood for the chapter. Good way to start the chapter off. As for the beating, I was not expecting that. Obviously, we frown upon beating children. I am so curious about the professor’s past. Is Robin truly his son? What’s the deal there ? Did he have another son living with him before Robin? If so, what happened to him? Why take an interest in Robin when he describes the Chinese as lazy and beneath the English? What began this endeavor of his? Also, big yuck to the professor’s friends and their opinions.
After thought: I have also given a lot of thought to when Robin asks why they can’t use the silver to heal more people of Cholera. It was then said that because Silver is expensive. This really highlighted disparities and can relate to non-magical health resources today.
