Baines does this using the technique of body language; "The boy's eyes suddenly widen in fear and dismay...because of the way the man's shoulders slumped." This suggests the boy's desperation as we can notice that he is worried and upset, his father is coming and he does not want the trip to be a failure. However, it should be the adult's role to make the son feel better and not the other way around. This reveals that the relationship is bad and there is a lack of communication and trust. This shows how hard the boy is trying to make ends meet, but the father is not trying to achieve his goal..