Novel –
Potato People
(Form 2 )
Based on the novel ,comment on the
lesson
it has for its readers .
I have learnt an important lesson from ‘Potato People’ . It is thedetermination of working towards a better future . During their early years inAmerica , Patrick and Marie had to struggle . They had to accept the worst jobsfor the lowest pay .Their perseverance paid off for life became much better many years later . Finally , they settled down in California and became cattle ranchers . Ilearn that if one is determined to struggle , one can achieve one’s hope of a betterfuture .
Based on the novel ,write about the
character you find most
interesting
. Give examples from the novel .
I find Marie in ‘Potato People’ most interesting . She is knowledgeable ,cheerful and intelligent . She had been to many cities . So she knew how to protectherself . Patrick learnt the survival games from her and later to steal food fromrich people’s homes . However difficult times were , she was cheerful and lively . InAmerica , she struggled with Patrick during the early years . Life became betterwhen she married Patrick and they settled down in California .
Based on the novel ,comment on
whether you enjoyed reading
thenovel.
Yes , I have enjoyed reading the novel , ‘Potato People’ .The story isinteresting , and message for readers is good .The story tells about the foodfamines during the Irish potato blight in 1840s .Many Irish rushed to emigrate tothe New World hoping to start a new life . Its message is we control our destinyand how our lives become depends on us . In the end , Patrick and Marie settled