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Who is the main character in Crispin?
Although Crispin is the novel’s main character, Orson Hrothgar, better known as Bear for his immense size and strength, is by far the most complicated character in the novel.
Why is Crispin a dynamic character?
Crispin transforms mentally and physically throughout the story, showing the reader what he overcame and realized. Crispin is a dynamic character because throughout the story he seeks his true identity, his opinions on the feudal system develop, and he starts the story anxious, unconfident,…show more content…
Who died in Crispin?
Father Quinel
Crispin escapes the village, passing the murdered body of Father Quinel. Three days after his escape from Stromford, Crispin passes the corpse of a hanged man.
What does bear look like in Crispin?
Bear is a huge and red-bearded wandering juggler. As such, he is a masterless man: he owes allegiance to no one and earns his own income where and how he wants – very unusual for the time. Crispin describes Bear as a monstrous man with massive hands, but Bear is not only physically large.
What are 3 of Crispin’s character traits?
Crispin’s character traits at the beginning of the book: At the beginning of the book, Crispin is pessimistic, distrustful, and fearful. Throughout his short life, he has known very little kindness.
Was Crispin killed?
Crispin was falsely accused of stealing church money by the head sacristan, who punished him for a crime he did not commit and eventually killed him. The chapter vividly describes Crispin’s death, his body sent rolling down the stairs, his brother Basilio left speechless by the devastating incident.
What does Crispin do when Bear finds him?
When he finds Aycliffe, Crispin pins him to the ground and puts the dagger to his neck, but instead of killing him, makes him vow under oath that he (Crispin) and Bear will be able to leave Great Wexly unharmed never to return in exchange for Crispin’s cross of lead.