The Benefit Of Trust In The Sign Of The Beaver

The Benefit of Trust
“Few things can help an individual more than placing responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him.” What Brooker T. Washington, a 19th century educator, says stands true, and in the book ‘The Sign of the Beaver.’ Matt’s Father had an arduous decision to make, that could affect the entire family, based on the trust he thoughtfully commissioned on his son. Matt and his father traveled to the Maine wilderness to construct a log cabin for the family, but he knew that when they completed their new home, must return to retrieve his wife, daughter and newborn baby. Consequently, Matt will have had to be left alone in Maine for approximately seven weeks. It is obvious that this conclusion was hard for his father, but while some readers believe he made the right decision to trust Matt with their home and crops; others see it as a hazardous and risky choice. Matthews father should have trusted his son and left him alone in their new cabin for three reasons; There was no one else to help take care of their possessions, he recognized Matt was ready for this responsibility and also the experience was an ideal opportunity to …show more content…
Simply put: ‘[Matt] was alone, with miles of wilderness stretching on every side (1, Speare).’ They were one of the first settlers in Maine and never met anyone who could help them manage their home and crops. The corn field had already been planted, and if the land was abandoned, someone or something could easily yet illegally come and take advantage of free food and lodging. Matt also acted as a protector of their lodging, crops, supplies, and possessions. Although Matt seemed immature and young, there was a calm, responsible air about him, which led his father to trust their land with him. His need for someone to stay behind was urgent, and Matt abetted in a powerful and responsible