Part 2, Chapter 3 Summary

1950. Thomas teaches calisthenics classes now. After class one day, he goes into the locker room where Dominic and Mr. Greening are sparring. Dominic has a cold and a hangover, so he is not up to par. Greening does not seem to care and he is rough with Dominic. Thomas watches, getting angry at Greening. Greening knocks Dominic down and quits, telling Greening he is not up to it. Annoyed, Greening asks Thomas to work out with him. Thomas gives Greening a tough workout, releasing all the aggression he has held inside for months, although he knows he may lose his job over this. Greening gets a few good hits, but Thomas gets more, coming close to knocking Greening out before Dominic ends the fight. Four days later Thomas is fired.

Part 2, Chapter 3 Analysis

Thomas fights with the rich man who pointed...