Give a character sketch of Gabriel Dak in "Far from the madding crowd". 10 Mark.
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Explanation:
Gabriel Oak, the hero of the novel, is truly an admirable character from the onset of the novel. From the very first page, we are introduced to him and his sterling qualities. His characteristics make him unique and set him apart, and often above the rest of the characters. He is one of Bathsheba Everdene’s three lovers but his love is almost dormant and he does not openly express his relationship with Bathsheba. Unlike Boldwood, he does not use turn his affection for Bathsheba as his sole purpose in life nor does he flatter her like Troy so purposely did. Rather he expresses his devotion to her through ways that are neither frank nor obvious. In many ways, Gabriel Oak is an opposite to both Mr. Boldwood and Sergeant Francis Troy.