Answer

Introduction: a brief response to each relationship; short quote; comment.

Main part of response:

Billy and Mrs Casper

• she does not provide for Billy
• she does not care about his school life
• she does not protect him from Jud
• she shows no interest in Kes
• Billy accepts what she’s like.

Billy and Mr Farthing

• he encourages Billy
• he listens to him and talks to him
• he learns from him
• he shows a genuine interest
• Billy opens up/ feels confident with him.

Remember the author’s methods, for example his use of dialogue.

Conclusion: a quick comparison of the two relationships/importance of Billy.