Novel response on a character

1. Catch Us If You Can
The character who shows determination in Catch Us If You Can by Catherine
MacPhail is Rory. He is determined to look after his Granda and to keep him
away from the dreaded home. He is an eleven-year old with a huge
responsibility and he does his best w do his duty with love and care.
Rory shows determination right from the beginning. lie does his best to look
after his ageing Granda who has now become forgetful and sick. He makes
sure that he goes for his medical checkups, takes his medicines, has his
meals regularly and is looked after. Rory skips his games practices so that he
home early to be with his grandfather. He will not stay back after school for
extra lessons for the same reason. He coaches his Granda on how to behave
at school functions. He will not allow anyone to speak ill of him. His
determination to do his best for Granda is admirable.
He wants to look after his Granda the way he was looked after when he was
small after his father abandoned the family. He cannot forget the love and
care that he received before and feels duty-bound to return all that now.
Rory cannot bear the idea of being sent to a children’s home while Granda is
sent to Rachnadar. Thus the great escape takes place. During the escape,
Rory does his best to keep Granda safe. Rory deals with people and various
situations in.a responsible way. This reflects his determination well. He only
asks for help when he sees no way out, otherwise he is determined to do it
his way. This strong quality helps Rory to do what he thinks is right for his
grandfather.