Focus+Assignment


 * CHARACTERIZATION **
 * 1- Choose an important character from your novel and write a detailed description of the character. Remember to consider him or her as a realperson in order to address all aspects of their personality. Some things to consider: **
 * --appearance. **
 * --actions **
 * --ideas-- what the character thinks. **
 * --manner-- how the character acts. **
 * --reactions of others to the character. **
 * --Why is s/he importan **** t in the novel. **
 * --Would you like to be the main character? Why or why not? **
 * --Would the character make a good friend? Give your reasons. **
 * Remember to support your description with examples from the novel. **

The unique thing about the novel // “ Three Cups Of Tea” // is that the main character and the author are simultaneous. Also it is based on a true story which gives a strong impact to the novel. Greg Mortenson, the main character of the book, is a veritable hero and a role model to everyone whom we can look up to. He strongly thinks that education is the only effective way in improving Pakistan's economy and society. He especially believes that if girls start receiving proper education, there will be a high chance that their generations will no longer need to live in poverty. Not only did he accomplished at making a school in a village called Korphe, but he also proved to the world that anything can happen once you believe in yourself. Mortenson has shown that even starting from the very bottom like him, one's determination and passion cannot stop anything from happening. Greg Mortenson is described to be very tall and lean, though strong and fit. There are pictures of him  in the novel and just by the appearance, he seems very gentle, and his eyes are shinning brightly. Greg Mortenson has all the aspects of a great leader; generous, humble, determined, organized... . He is an extremely patient and persistent man for he could have had simply gave up, but instead kept going. Mortenson, first introduced as a mountain climber ,sounds like he is a positive and hard working person. At the start of the novel, where Mortenson tries to reach the peak of the K2 mountain, his boldness is shown during the process of him getting lost in the middle of no where. Despite the fact that he had absolutely nothing with him: no companies, no food, no water..., Mortenson fights off the lonely, scary night by himself.

Greg Mortenson is important in the novel because without him, nothing could had been achieved; Mortenson was the powerful leader who had led the children in Pakistan into the path of education. His endless effort and bravery were what made this happen, and no one else would be able to replace his spot. Mortenson is one of my heroes whom I venerate, though I do not think I would want to become like him. If I were to build a school without any supports or money, I would probably give up, too weak to fight against the pressure and fatigue. Also, Mortenson experienced a lot of life threatening incidents which I won’t be able to bear with. I am neither brave nor humble enough to sacrifice my life for my dream like Greg Mortenson. In addition, being a philanthropist seems like an extreme challenge and I do not think I am mentally or physically ready to become one. I am not good enough to be Greg Mortenson, someone so great and wise. I am satisfied with having him as a role model in my life.

Mortenson would make a good friend because of his honest and easy-going personality. In the book, Mortenson becomes good friends with many people and all of them say that someone like Mortenson is hard to resist to become friends with. They all say that he is very friendly and trust worthy which I think are the most important things for a person to have in order to socialize well with others. The villagers in Korphe whom think of Mortenson as one of their family members, treat him with full respect and love. Mortenson is extremely close with the chief's family, especially the chief, Haji Ali, who loved him like his son. Mortenson, himself considered and stil considers Haji Ali as his father, a mentor and respects him sincerely.

The main character of the novel "Three Cups of Tea" taught me a lot of valuable lessons. Later in future, I think this novel will stand me in good stead. This novel made me realize so many things that I hadn't noticed before. It had taught me numerous things that I will never forget. By reading this book, another hero in my life has appeared and he is Greg Mortenson.