Research the development of the welfare state in England during the 1940s and 1950s and discuss how "The Daffodil Sky" reflects England during the 1950s.

Discuss Bates's characterization of women in "The Daffodil Sky."

Analyze the character of the protagonist. What are his dominant traits? How do they contribute to his fate in both past and present?

Research the English legal code's definition of murder and discuss why the protagonist in "The Daffodil Sky" was convicted of manslaughter. What evidence is there in the text to support this judgement?