Mister Pip By Lloyd Jones
In the novel Mister Pip by Lloyd Jones, Mr. Watts is an important character. In the beginning of the novel, everyone doesn’t know much about him, which makes him a very mysterious character. Also, in the beginning, little is known about Mr. Watts, except that he is known as Pop Eye. He lives in a house that is separated from the rest of the island. Once the rebels and redskins attack the island, the people living there must hide. Many people escape overseas, but some remain on the island in great danger. Mr. Watts chooses to stay on the island along with his wife. There are not many people left, but the ones that are left are unable to go to school and do things that they once did. Because Mr. Watts believes that every child should be educated, he becomes the new teacher. From this
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Watts, they learn that he is prudent, which means he is very wise and sensible. During class, he knows how to handle the children and what kind of things they should know at their age and what things they shouldn’t know until they are a little bit older. He has all the right answers to all the children’s questions. Mr. Watts reads to them everyday and explains what is happening in the book. When Matilda tells her mom what she is learning in class, her mom questions it. When she confronts Mr. Watts about this, he knows how to handle the situation. One day, Matilda’s mother, Dolores, comes into class and talks about how the devil and God do exist, because Mr. Watts does not believe in them. Matilda says “If my mum had set out to insult Mr. Watts and show him up, then she failed-if Mr. Watts’ smile was anything to go by” (78). Mr. Watts then goes on to say that Dolores has provided the class and himself with some food for thought. Mr. Watts knew better than the pick a fight with Matilda’s mom to cause a scene in front of the whole class, so he just brushed everything she says off and turns it into something
Watts, they learn that he is prudent, which means he is very wise and sensible. During class, he knows how to handle the children and what kind of things they should know at their age and what things they shouldn’t know until they are a little bit older. He has all the right answers to all the children’s questions. Mr. Watts reads to them everyday and explains what is happening in the book. When Matilda tells her mom what she is learning in class, her mom questions it. When she confronts Mr. Watts about this, he knows how to handle the situation. One day, Matilda’s mother, Dolores, comes into class and talks about how the devil and God do exist, because Mr. Watts does not believe in them. Matilda says “If my mum had set out to insult Mr. Watts and show him up, then she failed-if Mr. Watts’ smile was anything to go by” (78). Mr. Watts then goes on to say that Dolores has provided the class and himself with some food for thought. Mr. Watts knew better than the pick a fight with Matilda’s mom to cause a scene in front of the whole class, so he just brushed everything she says off and turns it into something