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Character Analysis: Crispin Cross Of Lead
Crispin Imagine swearing your eternal loyalty to a man who appeared cruel at first glance.
In the story, Crispin Cross of Lead, a tremendous man named Bear, confronted the poor and lonely boy Crispin, with this exact decision. Crispin’s current situation resulted in him swiftly fleeing his village for the first time. Men falsely accused him of numerous crimes and now desired to kill him. Crispin, lacking family or friends, fled knowing not his way. After traveling for a lengthy time he stumbled upon an abandoned village in which he found Bear. Soon after noticing one another, Bear pounced and pushed his dagger against Crispin’s frail throat, forcing him to swear an oath of service. This oath made Crispin Bear’s loyal servant and Crispin there after never left his side. The belief that Crispin needed guidance is commonly agreed upon. However, the diversity appears when some believe Bear proved that guidance while others believe that Crispin made a foolish decision swearing to Bear. Even though Bear seemed cruel and Crispin lacked trust, Crispin’s decision to vow service to Bear …show more content…
Unlike anyone Crispin ever knew, Bear constantly cared for Crispin. He took interest in him and assisted him when needed. Bear’s care and love slowly turned him into a fatherly figure for Crispin to adore and strive please. Bear and Crispin shared a mutual love and desire to never leave each other. All his life Crispin had lacked the love and teaching only a father provides, and now Crispin though of Bear as that man, who accomplished those things. Not only did Bear show compassion for Crispin, but Crispin returned it. Crispin never loved anyone quite like he loved Bear. He desired to spend forever with him in freedom and always make him happy. The love, respect, and compassion gained from Crispin’s one quick decision lasted a life
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