Novel, Catch Us If You Can – An
Important Moral Value You Have Learnt
From the novel you have studied, write about an important
moral value you have learnt. Support your answer with close reference to the
text.
SAMPLE ANSWER
From the novel „Catch
Us If You Can‟ by Catherine MacPhail, an important moral value I have learnt is
that family relationships should be nurtured and not taken for granted. Granda
looked after Rory after Rory‟s father walked out on them. Since Granda was old
and forgetful, Rory took it upon himself to look after Granda. Nobody forced or
told him to do it but Rory felt it was the right thing to do. He was willing to
forego things that teenage boys should be doing. He did all the household
chores, made sure Granda took his medication and had his meals. He even kept
Granda‟s pipe to make sure there wasn‟t any untoward incidents. Granda and Rory
did not take their relationship for granted. Granda, on several occasions, had
expressed appreciation to Rory for always being there for him while Rory felt
proud to have Granda as his grandfather. Rory was protective and defensive of
Granda. They nurtured their relationship right up to the end even when they had
a family, Jeff and Karen.
Sammy, Ruby and
Tyrone also showed a strong family relationship. Sammy and Ruby were free and
easy but respectful with each other. Ruby would tease Sammy and vice versa.
But, when it came to making decisions, Ruby left it to Sammy, showing him
respect as the head of the family. Tyrone was respectful and obedient to his
parents, Sammy and Ruby.
All in all, I have learnt from the novel that family relationship should be nurtured and not taken for granted as family happiness and stability depend on this positive attitude.
