Dear Mr Kilmer

Dear Mr Kilmer

Question:

A. Based on the novel that you have studied, write about one of the characters that you admire. Briefly describe the character and give reasons for your choice with close reference to the text.

Based on the novel Dear Mr Kilmer by Anne Schraff, the character that I admire is Richard Knight. He is the _____________ in the story. Richard lives with his father, brother and sister in ___________, a small town in Iowa. 

One of the reasons I admire Richard is because he is a compassionate child. Although he is only _______ years old, he helps his sister with the _____________. When Hannah Schermer’s tavern is vandalised by some of the residents, he personally gives Hannah the card bought by Mrs Hansen to express his _________ and consoles her. 

Another reason I admire Richard is because he is ________. He signs the card that is to be given to Hannah even though his classmates warn him not to. Later after school, he is attacked by _______ and ________ who call him a traitor for supporting the Schermers. Richard is not afraid to stand for what he believes in. Despite the _______, he maintains his friendship with Hannah and her family. Even his own father believes it is foolish for him to do so. However, Richard remains persistent because to him, it is a matter of principles. 

Therefore, I admire Richard Knight because he is __________ and ___________.