Novel Captain Nobody
: Moral Values (Form 5 English Novel)
MORAL VALUES
1. We must respect, support and
protect our beloved ones
• In
this novel, this value is portrayed by Newton, though he is only ten years old.
• He
is sensitive towards his parents’ feelings.
• We also see this
value in Chris. Even though he is busyand tired practicing for his football
games, he always seem to have time to help Newton with his homework or play a
quick game with him.
• Mr
Newman speaks carefully to Newton about his costume and acknowledges Capatin
Nobody.
2. We must always help those who are
in need
• Mrs
Young, Newton’s teacher, discusses his situation with the Principal, Mr Toomey.
She does not get angry with Newton.
• This
value is also portrayed by Newton, who tries to cheer his mother up after
seeing his mother’s eyes in tears.
• Newton
is also sompassionate towards Mr Clay. He realises that man is lost and
confused and makes sure he gets home safely.
• We
must be helpful to others regardless whether they are our family, friends or
strangers.
• Newt
helps Cecil brings down his dream bass drum
• JJ
and Cecil also portray this value when they help Newwt with his Halloween
costume
3. We should not rely on a costume to
feel confident of ourselves.
• We
must not underestimate our abilities.
• It
is important to feel good about ourselves.
• This
value is portrayed by Newton. When he wears the Captain Nobody costume, he
feels strong and confident.
• However, when he
climbs up the water tower to save Reggie, instead of losing confidence and
descending the ladder, Newton continues his climb and manages to help Reggie
get down from the tower. This shows his courage and capabilities to others.
4. We should not be envious of the
success of others.
• This
value is portrayed by Newton, who feels happy about his brother’s success.
• Chris,
on the other hand, acknowledges that Newton is the real hero of Appleton.
• Mr
and Mrs Sullivan acknowledges their saviour who saved their lives during the
robbery.
5. We must be optimistic in life
• We
must face problems or challenges in life with hope and courage.
• Newton does not
feel sorry for himself and does not resent or blame people, even when he is
neglected at home. He accepts the fact that his classmates and teachers ignore
him in school and that not many know that he is Chris Newman’s brother.
• When
his brother is knocked down into a coma during the Big Game, he fills his mind
with positive thoughts that Chris will be alright.
• When
his mother forgets to dry the laundry, Newton wears his Captain Nobody costume
to school, though he knows his friends or teachers might laugh at him.
• Although
Newton, Cecil and JJ are ignored in school, they respond positively to this
situation.
• Chris
and his teammates shows optimism in winning the Big Game although at times the
opponent is leading
6. We must be brave.
• Newt
has acrophobia. At first, he hesitated to climb the Dumpster to get the bass
drum. But when disguised as Captain Nobody, he felt more confident.
• He
managed to help Cecil.
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