Character+Sketch+-+David+Conroy

Dave Conroy, a brave adventurer to the very end. His persistence to the very end of his journey was admirable, but it was a shame that his overflowing optimism led to his downfall. Dave Conroy was a very persistent man, he would never give up on something, he always thought it was in reach. "He forced his hands into his mittens, shoved them through the thongs of his ski poles and pushed off, his fingers did not pain him." This is just an example of David Conroy pressing on and being persistent, although his persistence could lead to the his weakness, his optimism. Throughout the whole story, Conroy is optimistic, he believes he will find another place to rest, that's why he passed the "lonely woman" tree, he believed that he would find another place to rest. If he had rested and ate at the tree, he might have had the energy to avoid his death. Another example of his optimism is when he thinks on his deathbed, "They would come and get him, Conroy thought - Macdonald, Macmoran, someone would come and get him." He is not very pessimistic i n the least. You have to admit(too informal) the poor man was a brave soul. He had the courage to press on no matter what the conditions. When he starts his journey from the burned down cabin for example, "His fingers were frozen. His feet were probably frozen too. He had one chance. Across the river from Hoodoo Creek where he stood, a high pass led over into the Moose River. Frank Macmoran trapped up there and had his cabin on Terrace Creek. The journey was no more than 10 miles. He had never finished a day in the mountains without 10 miles up his sleeve." It is remarkable that he was brave enough to take this one chance, despite his body's conditions. In a way all of his characteristics tie into what he is. A brave adventurer who never gave up, always saw the better of the situation, even to his dying breath.

Well Done! 5.5/6

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