Swiss Family Robinson- Fritz, Earnest Character Sketch
How to write a character sketch of an English novel or story
A character sketch is a portrayal of a person that a reader has perceived after reading any English novel or story. It mostly starts with the physical appearance of the character that is described in the story. Further, it includes the character’s behavior, strength, and weaknesses according to the story. In the end, the reader has to give his one-line opinion about the character. A character sketch is written in the present tense.
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Here we’ll describe character sketches of “Fritz” and “Earnest”, the lead characters from “Johann David Wyss” novel “Swiss Family Robinson”, published in 1812. The novel is a part of many school syllabuses where students have to write the character sketches and give answers to related questions.
Character Sketch of Fritz
In the novel, 'The Swiss Family Robinson', Fritz is the eldest son. He is 14 years old. He is the most responsible and caring family among his brothers. His parents trust him. He is an obedient boy
Fritz is a tall young boy. His body is slim and smart. He is brave and strong. He has brown curly hair. His eye color is brown. Fritz has an air complexion. He has a British accent. He wears an orange shirt with brown pants.
Fritz is a good swimmer. He is active and intelligent. He found guns and bullets from the ship. He accompanies his father in exploring the island. He helps his father in bringing animals from the ship to the island. Fritz is very helpful and he is always ready for adventures. Fritz knows how to use weapons. He is always ready to complete the tasks as he brings a medicine box from the tent house. Fritz is like a right arm for his father. Fritz helps his father in digging the cave. Fritz has a positive mind and he is a quick learner.
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In my opinion, Fritz is the most daring, passionate, and courteous member of the Swiss Robinson Family. He loves and cares for his family and he has a good character.
He is a good hunter that why his parents send him for hunting the animals. He is very kind-hearted and caring as he helps the little monkey when he loses his mother.
Character Sketch Earnest
In the novel Swiss Family Robinson, Earnest is the son of Pastor and Elizabeth. His number is 2nd among his four brothers. He is 12 years old.
Earnest has a fair complexion. He has black and brown hair. His eye color is brown. He is a tall boy. He is slim and smart. Earnest has a clear and fluent British accent. His family belongs from Switzerland. Most of the time, he is wearing a turquoise shirt with a dark green waistcoat on top. He is wearing brown pants and brown shoes. He has a lively personality. Earnest is interested in plants and animals. He is a nature lover. He doesn't like lobsters and oysters.
He thinks positively. He is very tender because he carries his mother to her bed when she falls from Falcon's nest stairs. He is a caring and helpful member of the family. He is a quick-witted, creatives, innovative, and intelligent boy because he advocates using oyster shells as spoons. When the family newly arrives on the island, Earnest helps to find nails, axes, and hammers. He suggested building a raft. Earnest is the one who gives the idea to bring the medical box from the tent house. Earnest is the most clever brother among all his brothers as many logical ideas come from him.
Earnest is a sensible and responsible family member of the Swiss Robinson Family.
In my opinion, Earnest's character is extraordinary because he always gives nifty suggestions and he takes care of his family.
Character sketch - Jack--Swiss Family Robinson
Jack is 10 years old. His number is 3rd among his four brothers. Jack has brown hair. His eye color is a deep brown. He is a smart and slim boy. Jack's character is a little mischievous but all her mischievous works for his family in the end.
Jack loves eating and trying new tastes. He always remains hungry.
Jack loves the animals. He made a sign to put on donkey Grizzle's grave.
Jack is also good at catching animals as he catches penguins, Buffalo, and lobster for dinner, you can say!. Jack is somewhere short-tempered but he listens to his father and tries to remain calm. Jack helps his family in making a treehouse.
In my opinion, the character of Jack is full of adventure, exploring, and fun.
Franz- character sketch-Swiss Family Robinson
Franz is 8 years old. He is the youngest among his four brothers. Franz has wide brown eyes and golden hair. He is closer to her mother. Most of the time, spend time with their mother. He takes care of her and gets frightened when her mother Elizebeth fell from the treehouse. Franz asks questions about the things happening around them. He helps the family in making treehouses and tent houses by collecting nails and fishing hooks.
Franz loves animals as he misses the donkey Grizzle when it is lost. Franz is the one who first saw and alerted the family about the snake nearby. Franz is an obedient boy who is learning new things.
In my opinion, Franz's character is very adorable. He is a love of the whole family
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