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CAPTAIN NOBODY
Question 1 :

“We must have the courage to do the right thing”

Based on the novel that you have read, provide incidents from the novel that support this
statement.
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Sample Answer :

Based on the novel Captain Nobody written by Dean Pitchford that I have studied, the
story is about a kid named Newton Newman or more popularly known as Captain Nobody.
Throughout his journey to transform from the unknown, he showcases his courage to do
the right thing in a variety of situations.

Firstly, Newt climbs the dumpster to get the drum for his best friend, Cecil. At
first, Newt who was afraid of heights did not want to do so. He was worried it may crush
Cecil if it slips and drops. However, Cecil convinced Newt that only Captain Nobody could
do the job. So, Newt decided to fulfil his friend‟s wish although it was difficult for him. In

my opinion, Newt showed his courage to do the right thing here which is to help his friend.
If I were Newt, I would do the same thing to make my friends feel happy.

Next, Newt showcases his courage by saving Ferocious the ferretwhen he dashed

onto the highway and screamed at the vehicles to stop in order to save Ferocious. No one was
brave enough to save the ferret except for Newt. He knew he must take good care
of Ferocious because it was his school‟s football team mascot. In my opinion, Newt did
the right thing to save Ferocious, which was a responsibility entrusted to him. However, he
would not have been able to do so if he did not have the courage.

Lastly, Newt climbs up the Appleton water tower to save Reggie Ratner. Newt

watches the news report about Reggie Ratner climbing to the roof of the Appleton water
tower and he quickly made his way there. Even though he is afraid of heights, he
courageously climbed the water tower to save Reggie. For a ten-year-old, in my opinion,
his decision to climb the water tower to save another person who has nothing to do with
him is the right thing to do and is very bold and extraordinary.

In a nutshell, as we can see from the evidences above shown by Newt, we must have
courage to do the right thing. By doing so, it will help us to grow stronger and face challenges
in life.
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Question 2 :

“A brave man is not he who doesn’t feel afraid, but he who conquers fear”

With close reference to the text, describe how this is portrayed by one of the characters and
explain how this quality would benefit you.

. Sample Answer :
Based on the novel Captain Nobody written by Dean Pitchford that I have studied, a
quality about conquering fear has been portrayed by the main character of the novel –
Newton Newman. Newt was characterized as someone who is timid and afraid of
height, but somehow succeeded in conquering his fear. This quality is shown many
time throughout the story. 
First things first, Newt climbed the dumpster to get the bass drum for his
best friend. At first, he was reluctant because he was scared of heights but he convinced
himself that Captain Nobody was a fearless hero. Even though climbing a dumpster does not
seem that challenging, this event showed that Newt had succeeded in conquering his fear. In
my opinion, no matter what problems we will face today or tomorrow, if we have the
courage to conquer our fear, we are able to overcome any difficulties in life. 
Secondly, Newt climbed the Appleton Water tower to save Reggie Ratner. Reggie
was hustled by Chris‟s teammates, and he decided to climb the Appleton water tower to
spray paint a sign in support of Merrimac High on the tower. Before he could carry out his
plan, his foot broke through the rotten roof and got stuck. People assumed he was going to
jump down and commit suicide. Newt showed his bravery by climbing up the tower. By
doing so, Next found a new friend in the hulking Reggie Ratner. In my opinion, this shows
us that being  brave will allow us to make more friends easily.
The third event was when Newt save Ferocious the ferret. In the mad tussle with
Ricky Ratner and his friends, the ferret‟s cage door flew open and Ferocious escaped.
Captain Nobody bravely diced with death several times on the highway to save Ferocious and
ended up stopping four lanes of traffic. This enabled a plane with engine trouble to make a
safe emergency landing. In my opinion, it is important to have the courage to save someone
in trouble. This shows that being brave benefits us as we will be able to protect others
especially our loved ones.
In a nutshell, Newt is a brave person. He tried to overcome his fear in order to help
others. We should try to follow the examples shown by Newt because, as I have mentioned
above, being brave benefits us in numerous ways.
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Question 3 :

It is important to stand up for what is right. Discuss how this is portrayed in the novel you
have read. Support your answers with close reference to the text.
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Sample Answer :

Based on the novel that I have read in the literature component in form five which is
titled „Captain Nobody‟ by Dean Pitchford, there are loads of events that showed
the importance of standing up for what is right.
Standing up for what is right was portrayed when Captain Nobody retrieved the
big bass drum from the top of the dumpster for Cecil. At first, Newt was deciding whether
he should help Cecil or ignore the call but then decided to go and help him to get the drum
because he thought of his responsibility as superhero. If Newt had ignored his friend’s call for
help, maybe Cecil would have lost faith in him. In my opinion, Newt standing up for
what  was right was the best decision and that made his friends’ faith in him became much
stronger. That event truly showed that standing up for what is right is important.
Other than that, Newt showed that he stood up for what was right in the event
where he tried to chase Ferocious the ferret and unexpectedly made space for an
aeroplane to land safely. When Ferocious ran away, Newt could have chosen to just leave it
be but when he remembered that Ferocious was his responsibility, Newt decided to chase
Ferocious because that was the right thing to do. Newt stood up for what was right and at the
same time he saved many lives in the aeroplane. In my opinion, if Newt had not stood up for
what wasright the aeroplane would have crashed and many lives would have been lost.
That event clearly showed that standing up for what is right is important because it can
benefit us as well the people around us.
The next event that showed how Newt stood up for what was right is
whenNewt saved Reggie Ratner on top of the water tower. When Newt saw on the news
that Reggie who everyone believed wanted to commit suicide from the top of the Appleton
water tower, he went straight to the scene to help Reggie and to tell the truth about who
knocked out Chris Newman. I think that if Newt had not decided to go and help Reggie
which was the right decision, Reggie might have been stuck at the top of the Appleton
water tower for a long time and the truth would have not been unveiled. That event really
showed that Newt stood up for what was right as Captain Nobody.
As the conclusion, standing up for what is right is very important and it can also
benefit not only one’s life but other people’s lives too.
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Question 4 :

    “Family supports family.”

With close reference to the text, describe how this is portrayed by one of the characters and
explain how this quality would benefit you.

Sample Answer :
Based on the novel that I have studied which is Captain Nobody by Dean Pitchford, the
main character which is Newton Newman had gone through many obstacles and challenges
to be noticed by people around him. Throughout this whole novel, the character who
was portrayed to support his family is Newt.
One of the evidences that proved this was that Newt cooked breakfast for his
family every morning. This was supposed to be his mother‟s duty but she was easily
distracted and once even put turkey with the bowl of milk. Since then, Newt had taken over
the responsibility of making breakfast for the family. This shows that he is supportive
towards his family. In my opinion, Newt is an exemplary member of a family because for a
ten yearold, he knew just what it takes to help ease his family’s burden.
Secondly, Newt helped cheer his mum up when she was down about
Chris’ condition. He tried to be funny by wearing his brother‟s clothes which were too big
for him.
But when he wanted to show it, his mum already left the house which made him a bit
disappointed because he wanted to see his mother‟s smile but didn‟t get the chance to see
it.If I were him, I would definitely do the same thing just to see my family happy - even if it
means that I do silly things like Newt.
Lastly, he took care of himself without his parents being around so that he would
add to the burden of both of his parents when Chris was in coma. This shows that it needs
understanding between the family members to keep the family together. In my opinion, for
a ten year old boy, he is really matured, which indicates that he would be a great and
supportive leader for his family in the future.
In a nutshell, it is important for us to support our family members despite whatever
challenges that may have come. Being a family means that you are guaranteed to have people
supporting you from the back and cheering you on. In order to have this kind of family
relationship, we need to start supporting our family just like what Newt did.
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Question 5 :

Suggest one character in the novel that you think is admirable. Briefly describe the
character and give reasons for your choice with close reference to the text.

Sample Answer :

The novel I study is Captain Nobody by Dean Pitchford. The story is about a ten year-
old boy named Newt who found his inner other when he first wore the Captain Nobody
costume. He had gone through many difficulties during his life journey. The character that
I think is admirable is Newt. There are many reasons to support my choice.
The first reason why I find Newt to be admirable is because Newt is brave. There was
one time when Cecil asked Newt to help him to retrieve a big bass drum from the dumpsters.
It was hard for Newt because he had a fear of heights but, after some encouragement from
Cecil, he finally climbed up the dumpster and passed down the drum. In my opinion, for
a child that was scared of height like Newt, it was something impressive to do. This can
prove that Newt is not just an ordinary ten year-old kid, but he is wise and matured. It was
a good deed to do and if I were him, I will definitely do the same thing just to be a better
person.
The second reason why I believe Newt is an admirable character is because he is
a responsible child. Preparing breakfast had become his new daily routine since his
mom could not be distracted while doing two things at once. He was also the one who was
responsible enough to wake Chris up the morning of the Big Game. In my opinion, Newt
had showcased his maturity and his responsibility by helping his family to prepare
breakfast. To have the youngest member of the family preparing breakfast is indeed
something admirable. So, we must make Newt as a role model of showing our
responsibility even if we are the youngest in the family.
The last reason is why I find Newt so admirable is because Newt is helpful. This was
proven when he helped Mr. Clay by walking him to his home. It happened right after he
helped Cecil, when Mr. Clay held his ankle. Newt thought that the person might be a
drunkard but he then realized that it was Mr.Clay, a locksmith. His mom used to call him
whenever she forgot or lost the keys. Then proudly, Newt offered to walk him to his house.
He even introduced himself as Captain Nobody. In my opinion, we should help other
people especially the people who we know like Newt.
In a nutshell, Newt is admirable. He has showcases various examplary good values and
does good things to other people. So, we must follow Newt‟s good values and spread the
good vibes to others. These are the reason why I choose Newt as a character who is
admirable. We should try to follow the examples shown by Newt.
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Question 6 :

    “People should be allowed to follow their dreams.”

Write about a character who wants to realize his or her dream. Support your answer with
close reference to the text.
Sample Answer :
Based on the novel that I have studied in the literature component in form five which
is titled „Captain Nobody‟ by Dean Pitchford, there are many characters who wanted to
realize their dreams. Among all of the characters, there was one character who stood
out the most in realizing his dream. The character who I picked that realized his dream
is none other than the main character, Newton Newman.
Newt’s dream was to change himself from someone who does not exist in
people’s eyes to someone who is recognised by others. He realised him dream by
making improvements to his appearance with the Captain Nobody costume  which was
originally just an old jersey and sweatpants. Newt only thought of dressing up like Chris to
cheer his mother up but at the same night he had to go out on a Halloween Night and he still
did not prepare a costume for himself. So, his friends decided to make the changes to what he
was already wearing. In my opinion, the change of apparel was a very smart move to let
other people notice him. With that attempt, he became one stop closer to 
The second step in realizing Newt‟s dream was coming up with a brilliant
new name for his alter-ego. On the Halloween Night when Newt, Cecil and JJ were „Trick
or Treating‟, someone asked Newt about the costume that he was wearing and asked what
can they call him. Cecil and JJ tried to give names but Newt came up with an awesome name
which is Captain Nobody based on the letters „CN‟ on his mask. Later, when Newt wore his
costume to school, all of the other kids and teachers started to notice him. In my opinion,
he might have chosen the name Captain Nobody to express his feeling that he was a
nobody  in people’s eyes and he wanted that to change. 
Finally, Newt realised his dream by being a good samaritan. Newt made an impact
in all of Appleton when he appeared on the news because of the things that he did to help
others as Captain Nobody. First, he appeared on the news as someone who foiled a robbery
when all he did was trying to advise the store owner about the sign board. The, he appeared
again after he had accidentally saved an aeroplane from crashing and finally, as the hero who
had saved Reggie Ratner from committing suicide. In my opinion, being a good a
person always pays off in the end. 
In a nutshell, all of Newt‟s effort in becoming Captain Nobody made his dream a
reality. From being someone who does not exist in people‟s eyes to someone who is known
all over Appleton.
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Question 7 :

Which character in the novel you sympathize with? Explain why you sympathize with this
character with close reference to the text.

Sample Answer :
The novel that I have studied which is Captain Nobody written by Dean Pitchford is
about a kid named Newton Newman who had been overshadowed by his brother Chris
Newman, a famous football player. Chris got into a coma supposedly because of Reggie
Ratner when in fact Reggie was absolutely innocent. Therefore the character that
I sympathize with the most would be Reggie Ratner.

One of the evidences that proved this is when Reggie received many

hateful comments from people after the Big Tackle. He was blamed for putting Chris into
coma although the incident was not his fault. This would probably be because Reggie and
Chris were seen as rivals. People just assumed it without any concrete proof. In my opinion,
we shouldn’t jump into conclusions. We should also avoid believing in rumours without
any  evidences.
Secondly, Reggie’s house was vandalized by people from Chris’ school. They
placed garbage all over the house. As if doing so wasn‟t enough, they also scattered tissue
paper all over the garden. This action can only be concluded as childish. Vandalizing is
a serious crime because it is mortifying to both the owner and the neighbours nearby.
Lastly, Reggie was bullied when he had to pay for the Chinese takeout that
he didn’t order. The takeout was addressed to him as a punishment for supposedly
putting Chris into coma. There was not much for Reggie to do except to pay for it. In my
opinion, we should think before we act because our action can cause harm to others. For
example, they can end up being depressed or violent. Which is why, these action taken on
Reggie are not acceptable. Bullying is never an answer.
As a conclusion, I really sympathise with Reggie Ratner because throughout the
story he was portrayed as the bad person when in fact he never did anything wrong.
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Question 8 :

    “Good values bring positive effects.”

How far is this true in the novel you have read? Support your answer with close reference to
the text.

Sample Answer : 

Based on the novel Captain Nobody written by Dean Pitchford that I have studied, the
story is about a kid named Newton Newman who is going through many challenges in order
to be accepted in the society. Throughout his journey to transform from the unknown to
somebody known, he had showcases a lot of good values which bring positive effects
to himself and the people around him. 
The first value is being helpful. Newt is a very helpful person. He climbs the
dumpster to get the big bass drum for his best friend, Cecil. Although he is afraid of height,
he tried to overcome his fear in order to fulfil Cecil's dream. At the end of the day, he
managed to get the drum for Cecil and Cecil become so happy. In the process, he also met Mr
Clay and helped to the forgetful old man home. In my opinion, we should always try
our best to help other people especially those closest to us. By helping others, we can
spread love and show our concern towards them. 
The second value is bravery. Newt is a really brave boy. Newt showcases his
courage by saving Ferocious the Ferret when it accidentally escaped from its cage. Ferocious
ran wildly, so Newt and his friends chased after it. They chased after Ferocious until they
reached the highway. Ferocious bolted into the middle of the highway and stopped. JJ and
Cecil stopped chasing after Ferocious but Newt was the only one who was brave enough and
he dashed towards Ferocious and stopped the traffic. Suddenly, an aeroplane landed due to an
emergency. Newt‟s brave action had save the lives of the aeroplane passengers. In
my opinion, we should be brave whenever we face a challenging situation. We should
always follow our guts and be confident to make the right decision. 
The last value is responsibility. Newt climbed the Appleton water tower to save
Reggie Ratner from committing suicide. Actually Reggie climbed the water tower to spray
paint on the water tower tank but people assumed that he wanted to commit suicide due to
depression. Newt felt responsible to save Reggie as he was the only one who knows the truth.
He wanted to tell Reggie that he knew Reggie was not the one who knocked Chris out and
sent him into coma. In my opinion, we should be responsible to tell the truth even if it
isdifficult. 
In the end, Newt managed to achieve his dream of being somebody known. He had
become the hero of Appleton. The evidences above clearly show that good values will
definitely bring positive effects.
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Question 9 :

Write about an event that has shown you the importance of making a responsible decision.
Support your answer with close reference to the text.

Sample Answer :
Based on the novel Captain Nobody written by Dean Pitchford that I have studied, the
story has an event that shows the importance of making a responsible decision. Newt was a
kid that happened to become the town hero - Captain Nobody. Along his journey in being
known in the society, Newt had shown the importance of making a responsible decision.
Firstly, the event that showed the importance of making a responsible
decision is when he decided to save Reggie Ratner at the water tower. Newt would not
have been able to climb the water tower without his friends, JJ and Cecil‟s help. I think that
JJ and Cecil helped Newt to get to Reggie because they believed that he, as Captain Nobody,
had made the right decision to help Reggie. I think that df Newt had decided to turn his
back on  Reggie, JJ and Cecil might have lost their respect and faith in him.
Newt was afraid of heights, but as everyone assumed that Reggie would commit
suicide, Newt was determined to continue climbing the ladder even though the water tower
was way too high and dangerous. By deciding to save Reggie, Newt overcame his fear of
heights. In this incident, Newt succeeded in conquering his fear of heights which is why
I believe his decision to save Reggie no matter what was a responsible decision.
Finally, after reaching the top of the water tower, Newt somehow got to know
Reggie Ratner as a better person and that unfortunately he was stuck at the tower because his
feet was wedge between the beams on the water tower. If Newt did not make the decision
to finish climbing the water tower till the top, nobody would have known that Reggie
got stuck on the tower and cannot get down. In my opinion, Newt’s choice in saving
Reggie  was a responsible choice as it was important to get Reggie down from there.
To conclude, it is important to make a responsible decision so that we can grow up
to be a wiser and mature person in the future. This story has shown, it is really important to
make a responsible decision in our life.
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Question 10 :

  “Having a strong family relationship is essential in one’s life.”

How is this shown in the novel you have read? Support your answer with close reference to
the text.

Sample Answer :

Based on the novel Captain Nobody written by Dean Pitchford that I have studied,
the story had shown a strong family relationship between Newt and his family. A
strong family bond is essential in one’s life as it is clearly portrayed by the main
character Newton Newman who is always seeking for his parent’s attention.
Firstly, Newt was sickly worried about his brother Chris after the Big
Tackle accident which put Chris into a coma. This tragedy influenced Newt‟s mood as he
was not really excited to celebrate Halloween. This showed that a strong family relationship
is important because anything bad happened to our family could also affect us. In my
opinion, this event taught me to appreciate our family as long as long as they are still alive.
Secondly, Newt’s everyday routine is preparing the breakfast for his family. He
would prepare breakfast even though no one ate his cooking. Newt showed how caring he is
towards his family although he never gets the love he deserved. In my opinion,
whatever happens to us, as a child we must always do good deeds to our family to ensure
we keep a good relationship between each other in the family.
Thirdly, is when Newt’s parents took care of Chris when he was in the hospital.
They take turn to take care of him. Even though when Chris was healthy, they did not spend
too much time together, it was good since they really pay attention to Chris when he needs
them. In my opinion, it shows that strong family bond will give him strength to get
well soon. It will also help in tighten the family relationship.
As a conclusion, it is important to have a strong family relationship as one cannot
live without their loved ones. This story has shown a great family bond by making family
love as a theme of the story.
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Question 11 :

Based on one of the novels you have studied, choose an event that you find to be
unforgettable. Explain why it is unforgettable to you.Support your answer with close
reference to the text

Sample Answer :

Based on the novel that I have studied in the literature component in Form Five which
is „Captain Nobody‟ by Dean Pitchford. Many memorable events happened in the story filled
with valuable lessons to be learnt. There is one unforgettable event that stood out from all of
the other events. The event that I find to be unforgettable is when Captain Nobody
saved Reggie at the top of the Appleton water tower. 
This particular event cannot be erased from my memory because in this event,
the value of courage is portrayed very well. Newt is so afraid of heights and clearly the
thought of climbing that rickety ladder up the Appleton water tower is out of his mind but
with Newt‟s friends support he managed to grab the ladder and climbed up the water tower to
save Reggie. That is clearly took courage. Newt inspires me to have courage to succeed in
life and that is why I find this event unforgettable. 
The second reason why this event is unforgettable is because Captain
Nobody showed how important it is to stand up for what is right. If Newt did not decide
to help Reggie when he heard the news that Reggie was believed to have been trying to
commit suicide, the ending would have been a bad one. Plus, Newt would not have known
the truth about why Reggie actually climbed up the water tower and Reggie might have been
stuck up there for a who knows how long. I think this exemplary behaviour shown by Newt
had given a massive impact to my life. That really made the event unforgettable. 
The third reason why I picked this event to be unforgettable is because the
outcome of the event was completely unexpected. I had thought that Captain Nobody
would once again save the day miraculously like he did before, but this time he ended up
suffering injuries after they fell and Reggie landed on top of him. Amazingly, Newt still
forgave Reggie for what he did and he even stopped the hatred of his parents towards Reggie
by telling them the truth about who actually knocked Chris out during the game. This event
gave a lot of lessons to be learnt and that can help to improve myself to be a better person.
That was no doubt a clear reason to why it is an unforgettable event. 
In conclusion, this particular event provides lots of lessons to be learnt and is no doubt
very beneficial for me. We can all follow Newt‟s example from this unforgettable event to
become an outstanding person.
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Question 12 :

The main character is a strong willed person. How is this shown in the novel? Support your
answer with close reference to the text.

Sample Answer :

The novel Captain Nobody by Dean Pitchford that I have studied is about a boy
name Newton Newman who created his alter ego - Captain Nobody during Halloween.
Initially, Newt was a timid person, but becoming Captain Nobody made his turn into a
strong willed person.
Firstly, when Cecil asked Newt to help him retrieve the big bass drum at the
top of the dumpster, he refused. This was simply because he was afraid of heights. But
later, when he thought that he was the only one who could help Cecil, he knew he couldn‟t
let his best friend down, he finally did it. He managed to climb the tall dumpster by
reminding himself that Captain Nobody was a fearless hero. This proved that you can do
anything if you have a strong will.
Next, Newt showcased his strong will when Newt saved Ferocious the Ferret. 
Ferocious was the mascot for Chris‟ football team and Newt had to take it home for the day.
By chance, he met Reggie‟s cousin, Ricky. They argued and in the end, Ferocious‟ cage
ended up left open by accident. Newt displayed his strong will when he risked his life to save
Ferocious who had run onto the middle of the highway. He stopped the traffic in order to save
it. Amazingly, through his strong will, Newt was not only able to save the ferret, but also a
plane full of passengers. In my opinion, this incident clearly displays Newt’s strong will
to take care of the responsibility entrusted to him.

Lastly, Newt displayed his strong will when he climbed up the Appleton

Water Tower in order to save Reggie Ratner. For the second time he conquered his fear
of heights. Reggie Ratner climbed the water tower so that he could write words of
encouragement for his school but his foot ended up getting stuck between the beams on the
tower. Spectators from underneath misunderstood that he was attempting suicide. Newt felt
as though he was responsible for telling Reggie that he was not the one to blame for putting
Chris into coma, which was why he climbed up the water tower. Newt’s action showed
how strong his will was. Otherwise, there was no was a 10 year old boy could do what Newt
did. He knew that he could help so therefore that was exactly what he did.
To conclude it all, these evidences proves that the main character, Newt, displayed
very strong will despite his young age. I personally believe that just like Newt, we can
achieve what we hope to achieve if we have the strong will to do so.
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Question 13 :

From the novel that you have learnt, describe an event that changes the life of a character
and how the event affects his / her life and the people around him/her. Support your
answer with close reference to the text

Sample Answer :
Based on the novel Captain Nobody written by Dean Pitchford that I have studied, the
story is about a boy named Newton Newman who went through many difficulties and
challenges in order to be recognised by the people around them.The event that
changes Newt’s life is when, with the help of his best friends JJ and Cecil, he created an
original superhero costume using Chris’s old clothes. This event had affected his life
and the people around him. 
When Newt wore his Captain Nobody costume, he felt strong and confident.
For instance, because he was wearing the costume, Newt was able to climb a tall dumpster in
order to retrieve a big bass drum for his friend Cecil even though he was afraid of heights.
Cecil, who had always wanted to have a drum was beyond happy to finally own one with the
help of Captain Nobody. So, by creating his Captain Nobody costume, Newt who at first
a timid person had changed into a person who can conquer his fears and fulfil his
friend’s wish. 
Next, after he wore the costume, Newt was able to do an impressive act
which was saving Ferocious, his school‟s football team mascot. He dashed onto the
highway and screamed at the vehicles to stop in order to save the ferret. No one was brave
enough to save Ferocious except for him. On top of that, by clearing the road, he had
unwittingly saved an aeroplane full of passengers that needed to do an emergency landing. In
my opinion, this once again shows that by making the Captain Nobody costume, Newt had
changed his life and the people around him. 
Lastly, wearing the costume had given Newton Newman the courage
and confidence to climb up the Appleton water tower in order to save Reggie
Ratner. After watching the news report about Reggie climbing to the roof of the Appleton
water tower, Newt immediately rushed to tell him the truth about the big tackle incident.
Even though he could not stand heights, he courageously climbed up the water tower to save
Reggie. In my opinion, because of the costume, Newt was able to conquer his fear and
save Reggie who was stuck on the water tower. 
In a nutshell, based on the evidences above, I think I have made my point clear why I
believe that creating the costume is an event that had changed Newt‟s life as well as the
people around him.
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1. Based on the novel you have studied, write about an important message
that you have learned. Give reasons to support your answer, with close
reference to the text.

The novel that I have learned is Captain Nobody by Dean Pitchford. An

important message that I have learned from the novel is caring for one
another in a family is very important. People face many problems in their
daily life.
Newt’s parents are very busy working and Newt takes over some of the
chores to ease the family burden. When Chris is knocked down and
unconscious, the family is very concerned. Newt’s mother goes to the
hospital while his father makes sure that Newt is taken care of before he
goes to the hospital. Newt wants to visit his brother at the hospital but his
parents do not want him to see Chris in pain.
When Newt feels useless that he can’t help his brother, he gets frustrated
and angry. He shouts his usual remarks, ‘Hits the shower” and throws
pillow at Chris. Strangely, Chris woke up from his coma upon hearing the
shout. When Chris recovers, everyone is relieved.
To sum up, the message I have learned from the novel is to love and to be
loved. The novel has taught me that family is very important. It gives a
sense of balance in this chaotic world.

2. “One has to change to improve and move on’.

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Based on the novel that you have studied, how far is this true of the main
character in the novel? Give reasons to support your answer, with close
reference to the text.
The novel that I have learned is Captain Nobody by Dean Pitchford. One
has to change to improve and move on portrays by the main character,
Newton Newman. In the beginning of the story, we find that he seems to
be invisible to everyone’s eyes. Even in his own home, he is seen as
someone who is easily forgotten. Both his parents are busy working.
Newt is very creative and imaginative. He takes on his brother’s jersey
and turn it into his Halloween costume, and name it Captain Nobody.
Through the character, he changes into a confident and capable of
fighting crime and standing up for the weak. He is called upon to put up
things right and rescue people.
The water tower scene is where Newt’s tries to rescue Reggie. He taught
that Reggie would commit suicide but actually Reggie climbs the tower
to play a prank. He climbed to save him although he was afraid of
heights. He overcomes his fears and become a stronger person.
In conclusion, the main character from this novel have changes my
perception to change myself in order to achieve what I want in life and to
be successful.

3. Which character in the novel do you admire? Explain why you admire
this character with close reference to the text.
The novel that I have learned is Captain Nobody by Dean Pitchford. The
character that I admire in the novel is Newton Newman. Even though he
is only 10 years old he is a responsible boy. He is also helpful, loving and
caring.
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Newt makes breakfast for the whole family and wakes up his older
brother, Chris. Although Chris is famous for being a star at his high
school football. Newt is not jealous of his brother. In fact he is proud of
him. Later, during an important football game, there is an accident and
Chris ends up in a coma. Newt’s parents hardly have any time for him.
Although he feels neglected he does not complain to his parents and takes
care of himself.
Since his parents are busy tending to Chris, Newt makes his own
Halloween costume with the help of his friends. He is a creative boy and
call himself Captain Nobody. One day while Newt is in his Captain
Nobody costume, he helps an old man who has Alzeimer. Later Newt, as
Captain Nobody stops a robbery. On another day Captain Nobody rescues
Ferocious the Ferret and helps an aeroplane make an emergency landing.
To conclude, I admire Newt not only because he is responsible, loving
and caring and helpful, he is also humble. Even though he did a lot of
good as Captain Nobody he does not want to be famous. This reminds me
to help others without expecting anything for return.