Character Analysis Of Jeserac In 'The City And The Stars'

In the story "The City and the Stars," by Arthur C. Clarke, Alvin tries a wide range of techniques and strategies to attempt and motivate Jeserac to leave his degenerate planet of Diaspar. All through the novel, it can be gathered that Jeserac represents wisdom because knowledge he expresses to Alvin. It isn't an incident that since he is a very wise man, he would be wise enough to listen and carry out what Alvin has said. Jeserac knew Alvin and wasn’t just his tutor, but also Alvin’s mentor, meaning that he is one of only a handful few individuals that comprehends Alvin. At the point when Alvin communicates that he doesn't care for being stuck in Diaspar and says that he needs to leave, Jeserac gives his interest a chance to assume control.

All through the story, it was derived that Jeserac speaks to insight. His …show more content…
It can be inferred that since he is Alvin's mentor he is astute too.

Alvin was more than simply one more understudy to Jeserac and this can be went down by a direct quote expressed by him, “I feel as if Alvin is one of the only people that I understand in all of Diaspar.” This is a solid explanation since it is at last why he settles on his official choice to go on a “quest” with Alvin.

Alvin felt supported when Jeserac communicated that it is "Worth the risk," to go on the voyage a long way from Diaspar. This was at that point also communicated by Alvin. One of the main theories of Jeserac's is that they are separated to keep information a long way from the overall public of Diaspar. He had various distinctive theories with respect to why he is on Diaspar and is intrigued to check whether any are right. He furthermore said that it is an "Ongoing Saga," to uncover reality with reference to why they are stuck on Diaspar and that they may not be the ones to uncover