Portrayal of Gabriel Oak, 'Far from the Madding Crowd | Solved answer for Eng Elective Students
'Far from the Madding Crowd' G abriel Oak : Portrayal/Character sketch of Gabriel Oak : (According to a 10-mark question) When I started reading the novel, I found myself in a farm among healthy sheep and lambs in the vast meadows, there I found “A young man of sound judgment, easy motions, proper dress, and general good character” Hardy told he is Gabriel Oak the real hero of 'Far From the Madding Crowd'. So, from the very first page, we are introduced to him and his sterling qualities. His characteristics make him unique and set him apart. He is one of Bathsheba Everdene’s three suiters but his love is dominant. From every side, Gabriel Oak is an opposite to both Mr. Boldwood and Sergeant Francis Troy or we can easily understand that both the other suiters' negative or weak traits heavily support to boost out the super traits of Gabriel. Oak’s character is established in the first chapters then in...
