Novel, Catch Us If You Can – Love,
Compassion and Family Relationship Are Important in One’s Life
“Love, compassion and family relationship are important
in one‟s life.”
Using the evidence from the text, explain how this is true. Support your answer with close reference from the text.
Using the evidence from the text, explain how this is true. Support your answer with close reference from the text.
SAMPLE ANSWER
Catherine MacPhail
put the elements of love, compassion and family relationship in her novel, „Catch
Us if You Can‟. From the beginning to the end of the story, those three
elements hold the story together.
The love between generations shows that love is continuous and never ending. For example, Rory‟s love for his Granda is unconditional and vice versa. He is ready to sacrifice anything so that he remains united with his grandfather. The grandfather, in turn, has devoted his life to bring up the child from birth and his whole life revolves around him.
Love in a family and the power of love among family members are also portrayed in this story. For example, Sammy, his wife, Ruby and son Tyrone portray a warm and loving family. Besides that, Bernie, his wife and daughter are equally warm-hearted and helpful. Rab and Annie are loving and caring too.
Love and respect among Rory‟s friends also keep him from troubles. They look upon Granda with great affection. Darren, the one who is the weakest in the class, shows much compassion for Rory and helps him as much as he can. Mrs. Foley also shows sincere, love and care for Rory. She shows her concern towards Rory when Granda is admitted into the hospital. She realizes that Rory should not be in the children‟s home.
As a conclusion, the concept of the elements of love, compassion and family relationship bring beauty to the story.
