Question

character sketch of private quelch

Answer 1

Private Quelch was a man of , who was full of  knowledge and supreme self confidence. He did not shy away from showing off his knowledge both among his juniors as well as before his seniors. He did not see his exhibitionist nature as a short  coming. On the contrary, he believed that people looked up to him with admiration due to the store house of information he possessed. Little did he know that his fellow colleagues made fun of him in his absence and called him ‘the professed’ for his showy nature. His reckless behavior got him in trouble when he crossed his line with Corporal Turnbull. The corporal, with the intention of teaching him a lesson, posted him for permanent cookhouse duty. 

Answer 2

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Private Quelch was a new recruit in the army. He was very hardworking fellow. He had a good knowledge on all aspects of life. He was appointed as a soldier but his ambitions and goals were very high. He wanted to take a rank first and then a promotion as an army officer. To get his goal he used to work hard. He borrowed training manuals and read them late in the nights. He had learnt many things by heart. He word respected for his knowledge by all his fellow soldiers. He was nicknamed as "Professor". He had a great ability to recognise an aircraft only by its engine sound. When anyone made a mistake he would publicly correct it. He waja tireless person on long route marches. His selute at the pay table was a model to behold. But which all these qualities, he had some negative traits also. He had a habit of showing off. He always interrupted his instructors while giving training to them. This is the result of his habit of showing off that the corporal turnbull appointed him for permanent cookhouse duties. He wanted to impress his superior officers by showing of his knowledge but the result was totally different and this only show off become a turning point in his life in spite of this dutifulness, discipline, knowledge and hard work.