Admiration as an Influence: Analyzing Tommo and His Brother Anonymous 8th Grade

In the novel Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo, it becomes highly noticeable that Tommo shows admiration for his brother and finds out his actions influence his own life. Tommo’s adoration for Charlie impacts his characteristics throughout events in his life, changing him as an individual, which he later realises that he is capable of being independent and brave, like Charlie. However, Tommo also notices the unfaithful sides of Charlie, which leaves him feeling abandoned. The deep love Charlie shows towards his brother, effects Tommo as a character, making him want to be more courageous like Charlie. This novel shows the love between two brothers and the development of Tommo as an individual.

Tommo admires and commends Charlie for not only confronting but also defying authority. Charlie is a strong and heroic figure in Tommo’s life. When Tommo nervously sets off to school for the first time, Charlie takes him by the hand and reassures him that all will be alright.“Anyway I’ll always look after you… he always has… comforting me, protecting me” (10) Charlie has repeatedly looked after Tommo throughout his life, this boosts Tommo’s self-esteem as he knows there will always be someone there by his side comforting and leading him...