Canin establishes a relationship of alienation and disconnection between the narrator and St. Benedict's school.
The relationship between the narrator and St. Benedict's school, as established by Canin on page 155, can be characterized as one of alienation and disconnection.
The narrator feels like an outsider in the school environment, as he describes himself as 'separate' and 'singular.' He notes that St. Benedict's is a place where he is 'submerged,' suggesting a lack of belonging or connection.
This relationship between the narrator and the school highlights themes of loneliness and isolation in the story.