3. Describe the protagonist’s character, giving at least three specific characteristics. For each characteristic, use a quotation which demonstrates the characteristic though the protagonist’s thoughts, speech or actions.
Chanda Kabelo is an extremely remarkable young woman. In this brief period of her life that Stratton has provided us with, the reader is able to determine that she is a brave, mature, and a bright adolescent. The fact that Chanda is able to reside in Bonang, Africa, a town where having AIDS is a horrific ordeal and one should be shunned upon contradiction to the disease, and openly proclaim that AIDS shouldn’t be ignored predominately displays her courage. “‘No. You listen to me, Mrs. Tafa,’ I shouted. ‘I’m tired of the lies and hiding and being afraid. I’m not ashamed of AIDS! I’m ashamed of being ashamed!” (Stratton 181). Maturity is an important theme throughout the novel and is well reflected in the main character. “‘Are you sure?’ she hesitated. ‘People may think you have AIDS too.’ ‘So what? I don’t care what people think anymore.’” (Stratton 191). By standing by Esther’s side, even when she can be branded with AIDS as well, truly displays Chanda’s willingness to help, her loyalty, and her honesty which combined together create a very mature person. Intelligence is a trait that Chanda possesses with great pride. “All the same, I think of my dreams. How I wanted to graduate. Get a scholarship. Be a lawyer. A doctor. A full teacher.” (Stratton 187-188). The reader determines Chanda’s intelligence by the fact that she wants to get a professional occupation, which requires a lot of determination and intelligence to succeed in. Chanda is an inspirational character, one that the reader can really comprehend and sympathize with; her bravery, maturity, and brightness make her an interesting individual in her surrounding environment.
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Jen Gleason
Mrs. Russell
ENG1D1-06
05-10-09
Chanda Kabelo is an extremely remarkable young woman. In this brief period of her life that Stratton has provided us with, the reader is able to determine that she is a brave, mature, and a bright adolescent. The fact that Chanda is able to reside in Bonang, Africa, a town where having AIDS is a horrific ordeal and one should be shunned upon contradiction to the disease, and openly proclaim that AIDS shouldn’t be ignored predominately displays her courage. “‘No. You listen to me, Mrs. Tafa,’ I shouted. ‘I’m tired of the lies and hiding and being afraid. I’m not ashamed of AIDS! I’m ashamed of being ashamed!” (Stratton 181). Maturity is an important theme throughout the novel and is well reflected in the main character. “‘Are you sure?’ she hesitated. ‘People may think you have AIDS too.’ ‘So what? I don’t care what people think anymore.’” (Stratton 191). By standing by Esther’s side, even when she can be branded with AIDS as well, truly displays Chanda’s willingness to help, her loyalty, and her honesty which combined together create a very mature person. Intelligence is a trait that Chanda possesses with great pride. “All the same, I think of my dreams. How I wanted to graduate. Get a scholarship. Be a lawyer. A doctor. A full teacher.” (Stratton 187-188). The reader determines Chanda’s intelligence by the fact that she wants to get a professional occupation, which requires a lot of determination and intelligence to succeed in. Chanda is an inspirational character, one that the reader can really comprehend and sympathize with; her bravery, maturity, and brightness make her an interesting individual in her surrounding environment.
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