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Based on the novel Around the World in 80 Days written by Jules

Verne, I would like to write on a character that I like the most.


As we know, this story is set on 1867 when a wealthy but meticulous
bachelor, Phileas Fogg accepted his friends wager that he could complete
his journey around the world in 80 days or he would lose his 20,000 pound
bet. In the story, I like Phileas Fogg because he is a kind man. For
example, in one event, he and his French butler, Passepartout had to stop
at a village surrounded by thick forests on their way to Calcutta from
Bombay. This was due to the 50 mile incomplete railway. To continue their
journey, Fogg bought an elephant named Kiouni. On their way, they saw a
group of bandits pulling over a girl. Right on that time, Fogg made a
decision to save the girl, even though she was a total stranger to him. He
was willing to risk his life as he was a kind man. At the end of the track, he
presented Kiouni to his guide, Ali.Last but not least, Phileas Fogg is a kind
man when he would always help his butler, Passepartout whenever he was
in hot soup. When he was jailed in Calcutta for illegally entering a temple,
without hesitate, Fogg paid 2000 pounds for his bail. Then, on their way to
New York, when they were attacked by a group of outlaws, rather than
leaving his butler and continued his journey, Fogg and 30 soldiers went on
a search for him. He also rewarded the soldiers with $5000 for all their
help.
In short, I learn to be a kind person from Phileas Fogg. He taught me
that we should always help others even though they are strangers
because kind deeds will always be rewarded. In the end, despite all the

obstacles, Fogg won not only the wager but also the heart of Aouda, the
girl he saved. They settled down in London while Passepartout remained
his loyal butler.

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