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Introduction
What happens in The History Boys?
What does the play tell us about education?
Does the play come down on Hector's side?
Should we feel sympathy for Irwin?
What view does the play take of history?
How does Bennett treat homosexuality in The History Boys?
How seriously should we take Mrs Lintott?
What role does literature play?
What is our final impression of Hector?
What has the truth got to do with it?
Conclusion
NOTES
Five Facts about Alan Bennett
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