s good services. Like Uncle Pa Keating, Mr. Hannon tells Frank to stay in school and go to America to make something of himself before his mind collapses. Youre a great man Frankie. (264). Mr. Hannon helped Frank on the start of his transition of becoming a man. He lets Frank take charge of the wagon and the horse and shows him how the work is done. He treated Frank like the son he never had.There were two men that werent brought up in the memoir very much but made a strong impact on Franks life. Mr. Timoney being the first, was an old man Frank read books to for a short while. He didnt treat Frank like a child. From that, Frank looked at him as more than just a job, but as a friend. He could talk to Mr. Timoney like he could talk to the Angel on the Seventh Step. He could tell him things he couldnt tell his mother and father. He introduces Frank to new books and ideas about the world. He wants Frank to keep reading and reading until they fall out of his head. The other man, Mr. OHalloran, is very kind to Frank and helps him to learn instead of like all the other teachers that force him to learn. He opened new doors to Frank for his future and tries to get him to attend a secondary school. Mr. OHalloran shows a lot of interest in Franks abilities and future. He went against the grain of the common belief the Irish were perfect and told Frank and his class that the Irish werent any better nor any worse than the English. OHalloran allowed the students to ask questions and have their own opinions.Seamus, a man Frank met in the hospital, was another comfort to Frank. In the hospital, Seamus would keep Frank company while no one was around and he when he was lonely. For Franks enjoyment he would try to teach him new songs or learn poems. He never had children so again Frank has someone there who treats him like his own. He goes off to learn poems for Frank. He gives Frank hope and Frank does the same for him. It wasnt...
