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Character Analysis Of 'The Thread That Runs So True'

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The Thread that Runs So True is about the experiences of one man by the name of Jesse Stuart. He tells you of when he was an educator in rural Kentucky in the early 1900’s. As an educator, Stuart learned the values of getting the students involved in activities and competitions using the form of games or play. As a principal he learned that it takes the parents and members of the community to be involved in with the learning environment in the student’s home and in their community and school. When he was a superintendent, he found out the negative impacts on teaching and learning of wrong interference, lack of money, and of course the political conflicts always seemed to get in the way of educating the students. Mr. Stuart wanted for all students to have a great education by good and dedicated teachers. By having well taught teachers in the classrooms, the students would thrive in the best ways toward their education. He tells of how he handles situations and how situations handled him. The Thread that Runs So True full of characters. We have the main character which is Jesse Stuart, and then we have several supporting characters throughout the whole story. Two characters that really warmed my heart were the old man and woman, Uncle Amos and Aunt Effie. I loved how genuine they were. These people were good to Mr. Stuart and treated him like he was their own son. Jesse Stuart went to live with Uncle Amos and Aunt Effie after he left the home of the Conway’s. He ended up milking their cows to help them out. When it came time for him to pay for his room and board, they only charged him 12.00. The sad thing is that when he left they played music and danced for him, so he would remember them. Whoever would forget Uncle Amos and Aunt Effie. Another great supporting character in this book is Helen Kirsten. She was a teacher/ librarian from New York City. She was odd and different. She was hired to be a librarian and a part time English teacher. She ended up being a full time English teacher. Mr. Stuart really liked her because she influenced the students to write with passion and poetry. He was so impressed with her that if she wanted to stay she had a job. Mr. Stuart

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