The Portrayal of Gabriel Oak in Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Ha

In the novel Far from the Madding press written by Thomas Hardy, I will be sight in detail the main character, Gabriel Oak, a young sheep give riseer. I am going to determine how he is described as a larger-than-life character in the low gear s sluice chapters. Gabriel Oak is portrayed to the reader as a sublime character in several diverse 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 grand smile. His smile is compared using a simile, like the rays in a rudimentary subject of the rising sun. This immediately implies that he is a cheerful, good-natured character. Secondly, he is referred to with galore(postnominal) different names. Farmer Oak illustrates his status, deference and authority. His Christian name, Gabriel has a graphic symbol towards the bible, as Gabriel was the good angel of God. Lastly, his surname, Oak, this may refer to wood as Oak is strong and durable which may represent his strength and durability. This is stressing the lordly quality of Oaks character. The reader starts to get an encouraging image of Gabriel once information the first two paragraphs. Farmer Oaks background is rather straightforward although he has had many jobs. He is conscientious and thorough as he cares greatly on how everything is presented and what people think of him. He was firstly a sheepherder and then a bailiff before becoming a farmer. His father was a shepherd, so he had grown up on a farm learning the skills required from his dad. Moreover, the clothes Gabriel wore were not pretentious. I know this because on his working days he wore his clothes ... ...ently told everybody what had to be done to dish out and soon the dismissal was under control. Without Gabriels good sense and bravery the fire would have been unmanageable. Oaks courage was admired by all of the spectators and many gaze soon spread through the crowd. Once Gabriel had found out that Bathsheba was in need of a shepherd, he was not too modest to postulate her. He did not let what happened in the past effect his closing in asking her for a job and did not seem embarrassed. This cross-files his respect towards people and shows that he is a highly regarded man. All these positive qualities show that Gabriel Oak is a reputable man and is willing to help anyone, even if he does not know them. It shows that he is courageous and not a proud man. All of which portray to the reader that Gabriel Oak is a heroic character.