One of the main characters in the novel Cheaper by the Dozen by Frank Gilbreth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey is Frank Bunker Gilbreth; also known as Dad. Frank, his wife Lillian Moller Gilbreth, and their twelve children live in Montclair, New Jersey. As they live a pretty ideal yet attainable life; Frank believed that his wife Lillian’s knowledge in psychology and his knowledge in so much else were perfect in the journey for raising twelve children. Throughout the story it is quickly recognized that Frank Bunker Gilbreth is certainly head of the Gilbreth household by showing the traits of being demanding, self-confident, and rewarding.
During the beginning of the story, readers can easily see that Frank is very demanding. For example, He had everything organized from where to be with kids to charts for brushing teeth, weighing themselves, taking baths, and combining hair. Also, Dad insisted that all the kids listen to French and German records while taking their baths; while listening they were to finish their baths by the end of the record. Finally, Frank Bunker Gilbreth blew a whistle to assemble his family. “This was demonstrated in particular one day when a bonfire of leaves in the driveway got out of control and spread to the side of the house. Dad whistled, and the house was …show more content…
First, Frank would only go to church for christening; and would sit in the car while his wife help with Sunday School and his children were attending it. He also would eat the complete apple core and all; doing to show that he doesn't waste. Lastly, he would blame the teachers for the kid’s bad grades. “He was convinced that the low marks were merely an error of judgement on the teacher’s part. ‘That teacher must not know her business,’ he’d grumble for Mother’s benefit. ‘Imagine failing one of my children. Why, she doesn’t even have the sense to tell a smart child from a moron’”(Gilbreth
During the beginning of the story, readers can easily see that Frank is very demanding. For example, He had everything organized from where to be with kids to charts for brushing teeth, weighing themselves, taking baths, and combining hair. Also, Dad insisted that all the kids listen to French and German records while taking their baths; while listening they were to finish their baths by the end of the record. Finally, Frank Bunker Gilbreth blew a whistle to assemble his family. “This was demonstrated in particular one day when a bonfire of leaves in the driveway got out of control and spread to the side of the house. Dad whistled, and the house was …show more content…
First, Frank would only go to church for christening; and would sit in the car while his wife help with Sunday School and his children were attending it. He also would eat the complete apple core and all; doing to show that he doesn't waste. Lastly, he would blame the teachers for the kid’s bad grades. “He was convinced that the low marks were merely an error of judgement on the teacher’s part. ‘That teacher must not know her business,’ he’d grumble for Mother’s benefit. ‘Imagine failing one of my children. Why, she doesn’t even have the sense to tell a smart child from a moron’”(Gilbreth