Hasan, an exemplary character... post by Gayathridevi M, XI B

Hassan, the finest man with unconditional love and sacrifice, is one of the vibrant characters from the mind of a great writer, A J Cronin. Hassan is a very ugly, native sea man with short legs and disproportionate head. He is an Indian Serang and he superintends the crew of lascars. Sometimes he becomes the butt of other's ridicule. But he does not react against this. He keeps his silence and patience at all time. He is a balanced man in his life. Neither ridicules nor cyclones can change his character. He is rock solid and fit as a fiddle. At the time of the spreading of the contagion, Hassan stands with Cronin to counter it. He spent his whole life to actively render selfless service. He has long forty years of experience in the sea including last fifteen years in the same ship, Ranaganji. He has nothing on the shore, neither kith nor kin. He has no greed towards money, fame, ego and selfishness. No possessions have any room in his mind. He tries to insulate himself from all possessions. He does not fall into the slough of external happiness. He is a man of silent efficiency. His actions speak louder than his words. He is optimistic. He leaned from the University of his life. His presence of mind is really a relief to others. He is a man of meticulous surveillance and has a mind to serve others.He does not take care of himself while serving the patients who was suffering from small pox. He is an embodiment of love. He is praying for all. He is contented with what he has. He is teeming with confidence. Another hallmark of his life is his faith. He never gives up his life and hopes. He never loses his battle. As cool as a cucumber he faces anything in his life.That is the courage of this man.That is why we all are ashamed in front of Hassan. Above all he is the milk of human kindness.Shortly he is a stainless character who spreads the light of humanity.He is a real text book to be read by everyone.

Posted by Gayathridevi M, XI B