The impact of Roald Dahl's book Boy and its portrayal of his education

Roald Dahl's book Boy focuses on his childhood and education experiences, particularly at prep schools and public schools. The book highlights the formative nature of these educational experiences and their influence on people's perception of elite schools. Dahl explores the reliability of his own memoir and acknowledges the use of exaggeration and storytelling techniques. The book touches on the prevalence of violence and cruelty in these schools, as well as the role of teachers and religious figures. He criticizes the corporal punishment and desensitization to violence within the institutions. While Dahl's experiences and reflections are personal, they shed light on some realities of British boarding schools.