Bridge To Wiseman's Cove Character Analysis

In the novel, “Bridge to Wiseman’s cove”, by the author James Moloney, the protagonist Carl Matt undergoes a significant transformation. He experiences difficulty, overcomes his shyness, figures out how to stand up for himself, and finds himself into a romantic relationship with Justine. When he starts working on Skip Duncan’s barge he gains more confidence in himself because the Barge makes him feel free. Carl also saved the barge from being bankrupt from the other competing barge.

Carl overcomes some rasping stages in his life; everyone would make fun of him about his appearance and his weight. He wasn’t too confident in himself. For example his aunt Beryl always made fun of him: “you’ve got pale skin same as all the other matts”, he shrugged, said nothing, and stared at his arms and thighs the colour of rare meat. p. (21). However as the novel proceeds, Carl realises his more confident in himself and feels free when he starts working
She breaks up with her boyfriend Nathan trelfo because he had no respect to Maddy’s friends and especially her and how he spoke to Carl when he was blocking Maddie and Nathans way to get out which she wasn’t impressed with. For example: “you fat boy. You’re going to stop as leaving are you”? P. (174). When Nathan thought that if he could speak to Carl like that Maddie wouldn’t care but she actually did. For example: “come with me Maddie, we don’t have to stay here with this lot, I’m not coming she replied”. Carl knew he wasn’t the only one changing as well. Carl also sees himself liking Justine. For example when he reached and grabbed Justine’s hand: “her hand lay free by her thigh and Carl reached for it. He decides that Justine’s blush was the most luminous red in creation. She didn’t just colour in the face but along her arms, to the tips of her ears. Everywhere”. P. (182). Carl succeeds in standing up for Maddie and also showing his feeling towards