The document summarizes differences between two characters, Richard and Gus, from the novel "Dear Mr. Kilmer". Richard enjoys poetry and shows sympathy for others, while disliking hunting innocent animals. In contrast, Gus enjoys sports and hunting as a family tradition, and sees poetry as a waste of time. Richard signs a card supporting the German Schermer family, while Gus believes they are spies and threatens Richard for supporting them. Overall, the document illustrates that people can have differing interests, judgments and characteristics.