• CHARACTER SKETCHES

• ✳️MR.KEESING
• ✳️ANNE FRANK
• ✳️LENCHO
• ✳️POSTMASTER
• ✳️MRS.PUMPHREY
• Mrs Pumphrey, a middle-aged woman, was quite rich and
resourceful with a large number of servants and maids. She treats
all her visitors with warmth and generosity. She had a strong
emotional bond with her little pet dog, Tricki. She was very
concerned about Tricki’s miserable condition. She pampered the
dog by giving him chocolates, cakes, juice, eggs and wine. Mrs.
Pumphrey overindulged to the point of disregarding Dr. Herriot’s
advice to give him exercise. When Tricki’s health deteriorated and
was taken to the hospital for treatment, she was very upset. She
was silly but tender-hearted. She was happy when her pet dog
became alright. She was grateful to Dr. Herriot for making Tricki
healthy.
• ✳️Tricky
• ✳️DR.JAMES HERRIOT
• ✳️VALLI
• Valliammai was an eight years young, bright, and street-smart girl
who lives in a slum in Chennai. She is lively, spunky, curious, and
blessed with a sharp wit and a strong sense of observation. She was
a strong, independent young girl who was not afraid to take chances
or speak out for herself, despite her innocent age. She desires
traveling alone by bus out of curiosity. She was fascinated by the
scenery of the town while riding in a bus, but she resisted the urge to
get down. She is easily influenced by her surroundings. When she
saw the dead calf lying by the roadside, she realised the mysteries
 of life and death. She discovered that in a moment’s time, people or
even other creatures who appeared to be in good health are
suddenly taken away by death. She set out on her ride as a young
girl, but she came back as a mature woman.
• ✳️HARI SINGH
• ✳️ANIL
• ✳️AUSABLE
• ✳️LOMOV
• STEPNOVNA
• ✳️
• NATALYA
• ✳️THINK TANK
• ✳️BHOLI
• ✳️ NELSON MANDELA
• ✳️SEA GULL
• ✳️MATHILDE
• ✳️MR.LOISEL
• ✳️RICHARD EBRIGHT
• ✳️RICHARD'S MOTHER
• ✳️DR.URQUHART
• ✳️NOODLES
• ✳️BAKER FROM GOA
• ✳️ DESCRIPTION OF COORG
• ✳️TEA PLUCKERS IN ASSAM
• ✳️CUSTARD THE DRAGON
• ✳️BELINDA
• ✳️AMANDA
• ✳️ PILOT OF DACOTA DS O88
• Character Sketch of the Pilot
• Fredrick Forsyth, the narrator, was a licensed pilot. He was
returning to England in his old Dakota aeroplane while flying over
France. He was happy to fly to his hometown. He was a devoted
family man. While flying, he was daydreaming about spending his
holiday with his family. He was also eager to have his much-awaited
English Breakfast on reaching London. So, he wanted to arrive in
time for breakfast.
• When the storm clouds began to form in the sky, he was roughly 150
kilometres from Paris. Although he had less fuel, he made the
mistake of flying into the storm clouds in his eagerness to meet his
family and enjoy his English breakfast. He disregarded his expert
advice and did not return back to Paris. As expected, the storm
clouds caused his flying equipment to stop working. His life was in
danger. The fuel tank was about to get empty. He was brave and had
patience; he never gave up. Then he noticed a mysterious black
plane coming to his help. He followed the strange pilot’s instruction
like an obedient child and landed safely at his destination.
• *Anne Frank* was a highly intelligent, compassionate, and
mature young girl. When her father moved the family to Holland in
search of a better place to live, she was four years old. Although
Anne had numerous friends, she didn’t have a single one she could
confide in. She needed a true friend with whom she could share her
inner feelings and open up her heart. As a result, she made Kitty, her
diary, her friend and gave way to all of her emotions by writing in it.
Her arithmetic teacher frequently punished her because she was
very talkative. She was so funny. She could create a humorous
defense for every issue. She persuaded her teacher with her
arguments, and in the end, he accepted the joke and stopped
punishing her. She was intelligent and innovative in her arguments.
• Mr. Keesing was a Maths teacher at Anne’s school. By nature, he was
very strict. He would not tolerate anybody chatting in his class. He
continues to be irritated with Anne, who was undoubtedly a
 chatterbox. He used to punish her by assigning additional
schoolwork. But Anne would fill her allotted assignment with such
humorous material that not only the class but even Mr. Keesing felt
quite happy. He failed to stop Anne’s habit of talking constantly in
class. One day he asked Anne to write an essay on a Chatterbox with
the intention to make mockery of her. She wrote the essay in the
form of a story in verse with convincing arguments to prove the
necessity of talking. Thankfully, Mr. Keesing understood the humour.
Subsequently, he gave her more assignments to stop her habit of
talking in the class. However, Anne wrote each assignment in
various innovative and intelligent ways. Her poem on the three
ducklings who were bitten to death by the father for they quacked a
lot, finally stopped Mr Keesing from pointing out her talkative habit.
• Character Sketch of Gavin Maxwell
• Gavin Maxwell, the narrator of the story “Mijbil the Otter ” is a
thoughtful and compassionate young man with a great love for
animals. He shows deep compassion for the otter, Mijbil, and his
situation throughout the entire story. Maxwell is a curious and
adventurous person, as seen by his choice to explore the isolated
hills of Iraq where he finds Mijbil. He was thrilled to own an otter as
a pet. He worked tirelessly to ensure that Mijbil the otter is safe and
healthy. He used his knowledge of animal behaviour to win the
otter’s affection, is concerned for him and assists Mijbil to adjust in
his new environment. He is patient and understanding, allowing
Mijbil to settle into his new home gradually. His love and
compassion towards Mijbil serve as an example of how humans may
have a positive impact on the natural world.
• Character Sketch of Mijbil, the Otter

• Mijbil, the otter, undoubtedly belonged to a species that was once

unknown to science. Zoologists named it Lutrogale perspicillata
 Maxwell. Mijbil’s favourite activity was manipulating little things
while he was lying on his back. A friend of the author finds the wild
otter in the streets of Baghdad and brings him to the author’s house.
The author named him Mijbil. Initially Mij is hesitant and wary of
people, but gradually, gains confidence and develops a bond with
the author. Mijbil was a mischievous and playful animal. Mijbil also
exhibits observant behaviour, and has an excellent sense of smell.
Mijbil could pick up simple orders and answer to his name further
demonstrates his intelligence and aptitude for learning.
• [12/25, 13:19] Shivani Singh: Character Sketch of Mrs Pumphrey

• Mrs Pumphrey, a middle-aged woman, was quite rich and

resourceful with a large number of servants and maids. She treats
all her visitors with warmth and generosity. She had a strong
emotional bond with her little pet dog, Tricki. She was very
concerned about Tricki’s miserable condition. She pampered the
dog by giving him chocolates, cakes, juice, eggs and wine. Mrs.
Pumphrey overindulged to the point of disregarding Dr. Herriot’s
advice to give him exercise. When Tricki’s health deteriorated and
was taken to the hospital for treatment, she was very upset. She
was silly but tender-hearted. She was happy when her pet dog
became alright. She was grateful to Dr. Herriot for making Tricki
healthy.
• Lencho was a hard working farmer, an ox of a man. A man with
minimal resources, he earned his living by cultivating his fields. He
had immense faith in God. He thought that God always helped those
who had a good conscience. He therefore sought to God for help
when he and his family reached the point of hunger and he had lost
all hope. Even the postmaster was struck by his strong religious
convictions and decided to help out. Although he was a farmer,
Lencho had enough education to compose a letter. He
 demonstrates his purity by making an effort to communicate with
God directly.
• He had a firm belief in God, but he had a tendency to doubt people’s
intentions. He never tried to find out who had sent him those 70
pesos to help him. It is rather ironic that he humiliated his helpers
by calling them “a bunch of crooks.”
• Nelson Mandela was the country’s first black president after more
than three centuries of white dominance. He was known for his
bravery, honour, and leadership. Thanks to his fortitude, he could
endure 27 years behind bars. He was a peacemaker. He never
compromised on his beliefs. He was a man of extraordinary
intelligence, courage, generosity and the determination to fight until
the tragic end. He claims that every man has obligations to perform
honestly towards his family, his community, and his country. It is the
triumph over fear, not the absence of dread. He thinks that liberty
cannot be divided. Any chains placed on one of his people was
applied to the entire group. As he matured, he began to realize that
equality and respect for all are parts of what freedom means. He
believes that oppressor is a victim of prejudice, bigotry and hatred.
Their humanity is stolen from them, so they no longer have the
privilege of being human.
• The Young Seagull was a timid sea bird. He hesitated and feared to
fly. In vain, his parents tried every effort to teach the young seagull
to fly. He lacked confidence. He thought that his wings would not
support him. He also enjoyed comfort and never offered to assist in
looking for food. His parents, brothers, and sister took off ahead of
him, flying on the green sea, leaving him on his own to fend for
himself. To attract his family’s attention, he stood there on one leg
while appearing to be asleep. He looked around for food when he
was extremely hungry. When he was unable to find anything to eat
nearby, he begged his mother to give him food. The mother flew with
the piece of fish towards the young seagull. When she reached over
 him, she became motionless in the air. She did not get down on the
rock. The young seagull bent forward and jumped to grab the fish.
He got frightened and started to flap his wings to save himself from
falling. Thus he took his first flight out of hunger and was no longer
afraid of it.
• Mother Seagull looks after her baby seagull in a loving and
protective manner. Her persona appears as comprehending, kind,
and understanding. She is characterised as a strong and powerful
bird who is constantly prepared to protect her offspring. She is also
portrayed as a loving parent who is willing to sacrifice her own
convenience and security in order to protect her kid. She is very
patient with her young one, and she teaches him to fly with great
care and compassion. In addition, Mother Seagull is depicted as a
perceptive bird who is conscious of life’s risks and dangers. She
cautions her young one about the danger of the sea and results of
not learning to fly. She encourages and motivates her kid to learn to
fly because she is aware that it is crucial for their survival.
• : Father Seagull is a prominent character in the story “His First
Flight” Father Seagull has a deep understanding of the ways of the
sea and the art of flying. He is an experienced and mature seagull
who raises his young ones and trains them to fly. He works hard and
patiently to teach his kids how to fly. He is portrayed as a demanding
but loving parent who aspires to see his son become a prosperous
seagull like himself. Although he is not afraid to push his son beyond
what he is capable of, he also knows when to back off and give him
some room. His lessons play a crucial role in forming his son’s
character and preparing him for life’s difficulties.
• [12/25, 13:19] Shivani Singh: Character Sketch of Bus Conductor
• The bus conductor was a cheerful, fun-loving man with a fantastic
sense of humour. He acts as a peacemaker and mediator,
attempting to appease everyone. While being helpful and courteous
to Valli, he also made fun of her arrogant attitude. He mimicked
 Valli’s tone and asked her to feel comfortable. He addresses the
young girl as “madam” because he feels that she behaves like grown
ups. The conductor takes care of all the passengers and offers a
drink to Valli too. He is responsible towards her.
• Character Sketch of Kisa Gotami
Kisa Gotami was a simple woman who was devastated when her
only son died. She was not able to reconcile with this terrible loss
and was searching everywhere for someone who would be able to
revive and bring back her dead child to life. But nobody could do
such a miracle. Her grieve over the loss of her beloved child is so
great that everyone thought that she had lost her sense. Buddha
knew that Kisa Gotami would understand the inevitability of death
from her own experience, so he asked her to get a handful of
mustard seeds from the house where nobody had ever died. But it
was impossible for her to find such a house. The poor woman
returned empty handed. She realised that she had been selfish in
her grief and so, she accepted that death is universal and common
to all.