Tragic Hero In Lyddie By Katherine Paterson

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Throughout man’s existence, people were impacted from one another. From real characters like Thomas Jefferson, who was impacted by the Enlightenment, to fictional characters like Lyddie. Lyddie is a school-age girl who is being followed in the book, Lyddie, written by Katherine Paterson. The book, Lyddie, follows the trials and adventure that Lyddie will go through. Throughout her trials and adventures, she’ll meet many people, that later left an impact on Lyddie. Some people who left an impact on Lyddie is Ezekiel, her Father, and Mrs. Cutler. Ezekiel impacted Lyddie by teaching her that knowledge is power and by convincing Lyddie to make her own choices. On page 41, he taught her that knowledge is power. On page 41, it said, “...a little …show more content…
Cutler has impacted Lyddie by making her work harder and making her self-conscious. On page 24, it said, “Mistress Cutler watched Lyddie like a barn cat on a sparrow, but Lyddie was determined not to give her cause for complaint. She worked even harder since she could remember,” This quote shows that Mrs. Cutler made/ encouraged Lyddie to work harder and learn her true potential. Also, on page 44, it said, “‘The best one you ever had,” Triphena muttered.” This quote shows that Lyddie is her best employee thereby showing us that Lyddie is working harder because of Mrs. Cutler to say at the job. Another thing that Mrs. Cutler did was making Lyddie self-conscious. On page 20, it said, “Self-consciously, she raised her sleeve and wiped her nose and mouth under the woman’s unforgiving stare.” This quote shows that because of Mrs. Cutler’s action, Lyddie became self-conscious about her appearance. Also, on page 20, it said, “‘Well, I’ve no time to bother with you now,” the woman said.” With these words Mrs. Cutler said Lyddie, it is clear that Lyddie can become self-conscious because of Mrs. Cutler’s action.
There are many people that left an impact on Lyddie. Some of the people who impacted Lyddie is Ezekiel, her father, and Mrs. Cutler. These people were involved in the development of a young, developing, and hard-working woman named Lyddie. So, not only Lyddie but throughout history and even right now, we are all being impacted by one another. So, in conclusion, throughout man’s existence, people were impacted by one

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