The Elephant Man

Task 1

Based on the novel, describe a character who shows admirable character traits and who has inspired you in any way. Support your answer with close reference to the text.

Write in

·         In not less than 50 words

·         In continuous writing (not in note form)

Introductory paragraph	Based on the novel that I have studied which is The Elephant man written by Tim Vicary, there are many admirable characters in the novel. The novel is about a disfigured man with a terrible disease who suffers humiliation and finds happiness later in life. A character that shows admirable character traits and inspired me is Dr. Frederick Treves.
Topic Sentence 1	I admire Dr. Frederick Treves because he is an observant person.
Example A	Firstly , he notices everything about the Elephant Man – his appearance as well as physical condition.
Example B	Another example is when he sees that the cloth is placed over Merrick head because of the cold.
Example C	Furthermore, he is able to see the difference between the right and left hand and the way the Elephant Man walks.
Analysis 1 KBAT	This shows / I believe that he possesses  admirable character traits of being an observant person and I wish I could be like him too so that I could be aware of my surrounding.
Topic Sentence 2	I also admire Dr. Frederick Treves because he is a curious person.
Example A	Firstly , he stops to look at the picture of the Elephant Man in the shop window
Example B	Another example is when he is willing to pay more to see the Elephant Man immediately.
Example C	Besides that, he also wants to look at the Elephant Man more closely and he arranges to fetch him to the hospital.
Analysis 2 KBAT	This shows / I believe that he possesses  admirable character traits of being a curious person and I wish I could be like him too so that I could be sensitive to my environment.
Example A	Dr Frederick Treves is polite person.
Example B	One of the evidence is he speak courteously even though the shopkeeper and Elephant Man are rude to him.
Example C	Furthermore Dr. Frederick Treves is willing to ‘I’m sorry’ for not realising that the Elephant Man has a problem climbing into the cab
Closing Paragraph	Hence/therefore/in conclusion,  Dr. Frederick shows admirable character traits and inspired me because he is observant and curious.