Character Sketch of Mr.Woodwark from Finnie Walsh

Even in his most upset moments,Mr.Woodward is an unfailing attractive character in the novel “Finnie Walsh”,written by Steven Galloway. Mr.Woodward first impressed me when he met Finnie after that unfortunate accident for the first time. He starts the conversation with ”Why aren’t you boys playing hockey today?” instead of blaming them or cutting down their arms.That is not easy for him to forgive.But he still made it.Maybe because Finnie’s sparkling and teasing wit bring Mrs.Woodward disapproval and Mr.Woodward’s attention.Mr.Woodward is always a great listener and glad to share his own suggestions. I think, since then, some connections have already had between Mr.Woodward and Finnie. After Mr.Woodwork lost his hands, he began to relieve the burden of guilty of Finnie. He even says some tolerant word like ”I knew our driveway is a fine place to play, so if you want play, then go ahead.” and ”hold this, you will feel much better.” Because of his exceptional powers of observation, as well as his good sense, he lets Finnie released from the huge guilty and even becomes his support. As Finnie’s saying at the third period, ”Your dad is the reason I become a goalie.” Mr.Woodward sometimes misjudges things because of staying stubbornly. However, he has not realized his unique verve. Mr.Woodward becomes more sensitive after that accident. For example, he cares about the way people treat him, and wonders that whether he is treated just like the other ordinary people or not. He insists that ”People work for what they get and do not accept charity.” Mr.Woodward is a strong man. He doesn’t want people find that he feels upset without his arm. He refused any kind of compassion, so he lives as if he leaves his arm in a washroom or somewhere else. His confidence, a combination of stubborn and strengthen, leads him into small mirrors and also keeps him alive. Unlike Pal, the man he works with, who keeps losing his claw for about twenty years and never give up to get a new