a vast number of possible answers. Obviously you could get a large range of responses. For me, though, when I first read the novel, my favourite scene came in Chapter Eleven when Braithwaite meets Denham in a boxing match and beats him with a swift jab to the solar plexus that winds him. What I like about this scene is the way that it is so central to Braithwaite's relationship with the class and the respect he is able to gain from them. Having triumphed over Denham in the boxing match, Braithwaite discovers to his delight that his class's opinion of him has greatly changed and he is looked upon with new respect, even by Denham himself. Note how Braithwaite comments upon the change in the class, talking about the rest of the physical education class:

When [Denham] was comfortable I continued with the P.T. lesson, which went without a hitch; the boys were eager to do their best, and went through the avrious movements without recourse to my prompting or direction; they now looked at me as if I had suddenly and satisfactorily grown up before their very eyes.

In particular, this change is indicated when Denham, without any prompting, address Braithwaite as "Sir," but sincerely, without any mockery. I suppose I like this scene so much because it shows how respect with a class is something that must be earned rather than just given as a free gift. Whilst I don't think I will be boxing with any of my "challenging" students, this scene shows the importance of establishing a rapport and gaining the respect of your class.