Never Let Me Go - Why Hailsham?

Page 259 - "Why Hailsham at all?"

This is one of the most important rhetorical questions in the entire book. It is most likely the most important question in the book. Why Hailsham? Why childhood at all? Kathy is surprised she is not crushed right now; she doesn't want to even look at Tommy. Deferrals don't exist. Why? What was the point of going to Hailsham and listening to the teachers? That was not the answer that Kathy and Tommy wanted to hear. They are now confused and must listen to more explanation.