Tree Ear Character Traits

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The character Crane-man in the novel A Single Shard is the parent figure in Tree-ear’s life, who gives him much knowledge. A character trait that sums up the personality of Crane-man is thoughtful. Crane-man is thoughtful of his environment, and others, especially Tree-ear. An example that illustrates the thoughtfulness of Crane-man is, “Finally, Crane-man poked him. 'What demon scratches under your skin tonight?' he asked crossly. "It seems intent on keeping us both from slumber.” This quote shows that Crane-man was thinking about Tree-ear and was worried about him. Although he was angry that he couldn't sleep, Crane-man was more concerned about why Tree-ear couldn't sleep. He wanted to know what was wrong so he could help Tree-ear. Crane-man …show more content…

Crane-man wanted to know how Tree-ear behaved with the farmer, but as Tree-ear told him about what happened, Crane-man made sure Tree-ear gave the proper respect to the farmer. Tree-ear was wanted by Crane-man to grow up to be kind and humble, so Crane-man constantly thought about him and taught kindness and humbleness to Tree-ear. Crane-man focused most of his thoughts on being helpful to Tree-ear and raising him well. The third and final quote demonstrates the thoughtfulness of Crane-man; it is “‘You will need some extra sandals for such a journey, and who is to make them if not I?’” This final quote shows how thoughtful Crane-man is because it shows that as he talks to Tree-ear about the journey Tree-ear is going to embark on, he wants to make sure Tree-ear has everything he needs, especially the things he can make himself. Crane-man was a skilled weaver who made sandals for Tree-ear. He thought about the long journey Tree-ear had to make, and he knew he would need extra sandals, which he could make. Crane-man was thoughtful and empathetic about the long journey it would be for Tree-ear to make it to Songdo and he wanted it to go smoothly, so he helped

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