Alexander Macleod's No Great Mischief

In everyone’s life, family is the only members who will always be together during suffering, happiness, and Etc. Even in the novel, “No Great Mischief” demonstrates how a family will always stick together no matter how big or how insulting the situation is, they also help each other out in times of trouble. The main character Alexander went through a lot of difficult times, his life was not easy. At a very young age, he learned a lot of things which an adult will learn during his age. Alexander learned how important it is to look after the blood, he also understood the suffering of losing his loved one and to have respect for everyone no matter what they are.
The first problem Alexander and his sister faced was when they lost their parents.

Alexander MacDonald went and sat next to his father, they were talking normal and Macdonald asked his father (Grandpa) for some finical support, what Grandpa did make Alex left in confusion. “I think now, years later, that he had probably been borrowing money from them so that he might get over some seasonal crisis or other. […] his father to pat him on the shoulder and tell him to “take care” and “everything will be all right,” while I and my sister, in our smallness, he did not have one at all.” (MacLeod 69). His grandpa didn’t ask any question like the reason behind asking or anything, he just lent the money to MacDonald which made Alex get confused. This shows that Alex’s Grandparents help his own family when they are in need. Also, when Alex was an adult he goes to Quest Street West to check on one of his relatives. “‘Always look after your own blood,’ Grandma said.” […] I am caught off guard by the sudden shift, trapped in the net of my own guilt and history.” (MacLeod 14). As Alex knew how important it was to look after his own blood, he went to check on his relative and help him with things which he needs. He remembered his Grandma words and he uses, and follows them in his everyday life. Even though, he has to drive so many miles to get to downtown, he would do it without hesitation in him. This shows that Alex and his family help each other without hesitation even if it’s a family support or finical