Question

character sketch of private quelch

Answer 1

Private Quelch is a man with a showy nature , an air of superiority and a lot of exhibitionism . His character irritates and infuriates his colleagues and superior officers . He was lanky, stooping and frowning through horn-rimmed spectacles . He was called as  'professor' by everyone because he used to teach others and those who had any doubts on any subjects would loose them  after having a five minutes conversation with him . His greatest ambition in the army was to get a commission . He worked had day and night to fullfil it. He always tried to impress his instructors and senior officers by his knowledge , promptness and smartness.

Answer 2

$\large{\bold {PRIVATE \: QUELCH}}$

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.