Alas, Babylon

In reading the playscript Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank, I thought the main character, Randy, was quite believable. Throughout the book he showed many humane emotions for example; when he received the contentedness of Alas, Babylon from his brother he immediately went into action to prepare the requirement supplies he thought they would need. However, being a bachelor and having no one that he was responsible for he forgot any(prenominal) of the items that a family with children might need. He bought pounds of steaks since he was used to eating to begin with meat and forgot to buy such staples as flour, sugar and brininess that a family would need. When Peyton was blinded by the bomb he immediately stepped in to help her and protect her filling his role as her temporary father figure. Further on in the book in spite being the leader of their small assort and always trying to organize the community and the needs of everyone he still expressed his selfish but besides human needs and desires to have time alone with Lib. He also had cravings that you would expect someone in a situation with circumscribed resources to have, for example he tried to trade his scotch for some coffee, but came to his senses realizing how foolish and selfish this was and ended up carry honey home for the children.



He accepted the responsibility given over to him by the temporary government to establish law and rig in the community when it was needed due to his military background. He showed growth in character throughout the story because in the beginning he was a self absorbed, lazy, fun kind bachelor only worried about himself. Due to the hatful of the war he became a well rounded, hard working, attentive individual.
In the end his resourcefulness and leadership allowed them to survive as a community. We are left with the impression that they were self competent and happy enough in their situation to continue musical accompaniment in Fort Repose permanently. We see throughout the impertinent how he used everyones individual...If you want to get a full essay, order it on our website: Ordercustompaper.com



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