The Portrayal of Gabriel Oak in Far from the Madding...

In the novel Far from the Madding Crowd written by Thomas Hardy, I will be observing in detail the main character, Gabriel Oak, a young sheep farmer. I am going to determine how he is described as a heroic character in the first seven chapters. Gabriel Oak is portrayed to the reader as a heroic character in several different ways. In chapter one, there is no action or events. Alternatively, in the first paragraph, there is a description of Oak, which is mainly focused on his broad smile. His smile is compared using a simile, like the rays in a rudimentary sketch of the rising sun. This immediately implies that he is a cheerful, good-natured character. Secondly, he is referred to†¦show more content†¦On Sundays he went to church, of which we know he did not enjoy, as he had to dress in his best clothes. I can tell this because in the text it states that On Sundays he was a man of misty views, rather given to postponing, and hampered by his best clothes and umbrella. The words postponing and hampered suggest that he was not comfortable wearing his best clothes. Although he was not at ease going to church he still went, which shows that he takes his duty seriously. In chapter two, Gabriel shows his consideration towards others and animals. He takes a newborn lamb into his sheep hut to warm it up before taking it back to the mother. Oak also told the time by the sun and the stars as his pocket watch did not work. This was no inconvenience to Gabriel and shows his closeness to nature. The sheep hut that Oak lived in was very basic and organised. Oak was musical and played the flute which passed the time when sitting in his hut and entertained people. Additionally, when Gabriel proposed to Bathsheba he aimed to please and although simple, it was extremely sincere. He made many preparations; he cleaned his silver watch chain, put new laces on his boots and searched thoroughly for a nice, new walking stick. Gabriel also dressed smartly, he found a new handkerchief, put an elegant waistcoat on and smoothed hair-oil on his hair. A simile is used whenShow MoreRelatedJohn Hardy s Far From The Madding Crowd And The Mayor Of Casterbridge1544 Words   |  7 Pagesimpressions, relationship complications, and resolutions. In Thomas Hardy’s famous works Far From the Madding Crowd and The Mayor of Casterbridge, the differing portrayals of relationships and style of characterization dictate the theme and overall likeability of the two rather similar novels. Despite the similarities, the positively thematic ideals depicted by Bathsheba Everdene and Gabriel Oak’s complex relationship in Far From the Madding Crowd rivals that of Michael and Susan Henchard’s toxic relationshipRead MoreEnding of Far from the Madding Crowd1474 Words   |  6 PagesQuestion ------------------------------------------------- Is the ending of the â€Å"Far from the Madding Crowd† look consistent? Reason your answer. Answer Thomas Hardy’s â€Å"Far from the Madding Crowd† is somewhat gruesome and somber in tone with the novelist’s vision of human destiny and his concept of invincible Fate that intervenes and shapes joys and sorrows in the world of humans. It is one of the finest novels in the world of literature with the setting of pastoral landscape surrounded