Respect And Valuing People In Peter Goldsworthy's Maestro

There are many different ways that the importance of respect and valuing people is shown by Paul, the main character in Maestro, by Peter Goldsworthy, with each relating to a different aspect of the novel. Paul explores his emotional understanding, his view of family and his values, and also where he stands in relation to the world. He starts out as a young teenager, not knowing much yet naive adolescent and develops to become a mature, respectful and humbled individual, over time realizing that it is more vital to develop and sustain relations than it is to accomplish success.

Although music is an integral part of Maestro, the novel is essentially a story about a boy’s journey into adulthood. Maestro shows us that maturity is gained only