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 the

determination of working towards a better future . During their early years in

America , Patrick and Marie had to struggle . They had to accept the worst jobs

for 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 . I

learn that if one is determined to struggle , one can achieve one’s hope of a better

future .

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 protect

herself . Patrick learnt the survival games from her and later to steal food from

rich people’s homes . However difficult times were , she was cheerful and lively . In

America , she struggled with Patrick during the early years . Life became better

when she married Patrick and they settled down in California .

Based on the novel , comment on whether you enjoyed reading the

novel.
Yes , I have enjoyed reading the novel , ‘Potato People’ .The story is

interesting , and message for readers is good .The story tells about the food

famines during the Irish potato blight in 1840s .Many Irish rushed to emigrate to

the New World hoping to start a new life . Its message is we control our destiny

and how our lives become depends on us . In the end , Patrick and Marie settled
down in California and became cattle ranchers . I am inspired by the story of their

struggle and success .

Based on the novel , write about the value of loyalty .Give examples

from the novel .

‘Potato People’ portrays the value of loyalty . Sean and Patrick were loyal in

their friendship . Sean killed Mr Graystone to get the money for the ship fare .

Out of loyalty to Patrick , he did not reveal the identity of Patrick to the soldiers .

Similarly , when Patrick saw Sean led away by the soldiers in chains , he wanted to

approach his friend out of loyalty . That was a dangerous thing to do . He would

have been arrested too .