In the novel Celia Garth, by Gwen Bristow, many characters have striking personalities such as Luke and Celia. Bristow does exquisite work providing the reader an in depth view of the characters. During the time of the Revolution certain aspects of everyday life were challenging. surviving the war took bravery. The author uses historic accuracy and examples to show the trait of bravery through an abundance of characters. Bravery is not a word not to explain the modest act. Everyone; however, should be brave. Whether is is asking a girl out on a romantic date, or standing up to someone who has bullied in the past. Society needs to establish a sense of bravery throughout their lifetime. Most people are shy when they are a toddler and have to
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Luke said to her. Is to be a spy. I’m asking you because I think you can do it. Not everybody can. There are plenty of patriots in Charleston, but they haven’t got what you got,” (Bristow 275).
The quote previously is from the end of the novel where Luke asks Celia to be a spy. This takes bravery on both sides. Celia would be risking her life. If she would be caught the British would put her to death for treason with the potential to make the execution public as a lesson to show what happens when someone goes against the King. For someone to risk their life it takes tremendous bravery. Not only does Bristow use Celia in Celia Garth to show bravery but also the character of Luke, the true patriot. Luke is a Bible loving, sermon singing, Torie hating patriot. To behave in such a manner one must undergo hardships, have the courage to accomplish anything, and also the bravery to perform such tasks. One hardship and act of bravery during the historical time period, is running the wagons with supplies to the Continental Army along the east coast. Such a trait is shown by the quote. “Celia had heard of the perils of the wagon track, and the idea came to her now that Cician knew all about these perils and was terribly afraid for her reckless son,” (Bristow,
Luke said to her. Is to be a spy. I’m asking you because I think you can do it. Not everybody can. There are plenty of patriots in Charleston, but they haven’t got what you got,” (Bristow 275).
The quote previously is from the end of the novel where Luke asks Celia to be a spy. This takes bravery on both sides. Celia would be risking her life. If she would be caught the British would put her to death for treason with the potential to make the execution public as a lesson to show what happens when someone goes against the King. For someone to risk their life it takes tremendous bravery. Not only does Bristow use Celia in Celia Garth to show bravery but also the character of Luke, the true patriot. Luke is a Bible loving, sermon singing, Torie hating patriot. To behave in such a manner one must undergo hardships, have the courage to accomplish anything, and also the bravery to perform such tasks. One hardship and act of bravery during the historical time period, is running the wagons with supplies to the Continental Army along the east coast. Such a trait is shown by the quote. “Celia had heard of the perils of the wagon track, and the idea came to her now that Cician knew all about these perils and was terribly afraid for her reckless son,” (Bristow,