In the first few pages of "The Removalists" the reader is shown the outlook on life Dan Simmonds has for himself.
             Simmonds clearly makes an impression to the reader by his lack of ambition towards his work. "We can handle anything small, but then again it's hardly worth it if it's small." It shows his unmotivated ways towards his job.
             Simmonds is very dominant over Ross; he shows to Ross that he is the one in control and in charge. He shows this by asking Ross a lot of questions and in some cases personal questions, to try and find out about his background, who he really is, etc. For example Simmonds asks Ross "So whats your old man do for a crust?"
             Without a doubt Simmonds opinion on women is very discriminating. There are many examples of this throughout the play e.g. he explains to Ross that his daughter "couldn't afford to be choosy", he demeans her by saying that she has "a good arse", but she's an irritable bitch" People might believe that reading this book in this day and age it is discriminating although back when this book was set to be judgmental against women was not rare as women were not as "privileged" as men.
             Because he is seen as an authority figure he tends to take the form of a father when talking to Ross. Simmonds continues to give Ross advice on life and work throughout the play. Examples of this are "There's a lot more to be got out of life than chasing your arse. There's a good life here for you in the force if you know how to organize yourself." This is Simmonds way of explaining to Ross to keep your priorities in the right order.
             Sergeant Dan Simmonds tends to exploit other people for his own self enjoyment. He shows this act stupidity when he and Ross are discussing broken homes and people who join the force. "I tend to find that there are two types who join the force, bums and very smart
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