lesson

Novel – Potato People (Form 2 ) Based on the novel , comment on thele sson it has for its readers . I have learnt an important lesson from ‘Potato People’ . It is the
determination of working towards a better future . During their early years in
America , Patrick and Marie had to struggle . They had to accept the worst jobs
for the lowest pay .Their perseverance paid off for life became much better many
years later . Finally , they settled down in California and became cattle ranchers . I
learn that if one is determined to struggle , one can achieve one’s hope of a better
future .

Based on the novel , write about the character you find most interesting . Give examples from the novel . I find Marie in ‘Potato People’ most interesting . She is knowledgeable ,
cheerful and intelligent . She had been to many cities . So she knew how to protect
herself . Patrick learnt the survival games from her and later to steal food from
rich people’s homes . However difficult times were , she was cheerful and lively . In
America , she struggled with Patrick during the early years . Life became better
when she married Patrick and they settled down in California .

Based on the novel , comment on whether you enjoyed reading the novel.Yes , I have enjoyed reading the novel , ‘Potato People’ .The story is interesting , and message for readers is good .The story tells about the food
famines during the Irish potato blight in 1840s .Many Irish rushed to emigrate to
the New World hoping to start a new life . Its message is we control our destiny
and how our lives become depends on us . In the end , Patrick and Marie settled