Dear Mr Kilmer

Suggest 1 character in the novel you have read whom you think is a role model to teenagers (2015)

In the novel Dear Mr. Kilmer, one character in the novel whom I think is a role model to teenagers would be Richard Knight.

  One of the reasons why I think Richard Knight would be a great role model to teenagers is because Richard is a very courageous person. Richard had decided to write a letter to Joyce Kilmer, a famous poet asking what should he do with his passion for poetry. He wrote the question, "Should I be brave and tell everyone about my poems, or should I keep on hiding them?" in his letter. Although the chances of Mr. Kilmer replying his letter was very slim, Richard was still brave enough to send the letter hoping that he would get a reply.

  Another reason why I think Richard Knight would be a great role model to teenagers is because Richard is a very compassionate person. During a Sunday morning, Richard, Gus and Pa went hunting for deers in the woods. When it was Richard's turn to shoot at the deer, he purposely missed his shot, sparing the deer in the process. When questioned why did he miss the shot by Pa, Richard cold only take a deep breath and replied, "I just couldn't do it. He was so fine and wild." Richard is also compassionate because he feels for Hannah and her family when they were mistreated. Richard signed a card to show sympathy to the Schemer family when their tavern was vandalized. He also offered to hand her the card himself. "But would there be anything wrong with me delivering it to the Schermers? Just from myself?"

  Besides that, Richard Knight is a very hardworking person. Richard helps out with the family farm during the summer holidays. "The hired hands were amazed at what a diligent worker Richard was." With every summer, his muscles seemed to develop even more. As stated in the novel, "Richard loved working at his father's side-plowing, planting and cultivating, as well as taking care of the animals."

  Finally, Richard Knight stands up for what is right. Richard card a lot for Hannah Schermer when she and her family were being insulted. Richard was the only person who willingly signed the card with a note of sadness to express the regret for what had happened to her and her family. Richard wet to see Hannah and passed the card to her in front of her vandalized family's tavern with the message "Dirty Huns!" painted on the white tavern wall. Richard tried apologising on his and the folks' behalf, saying "I just wanted to say I'm sorry it happened."

  In conclusion, I believe that Richard Knight is a great role model to teenagers as he possesses many great qualities.