DEAR MR KILMER - CHAPTER 1 MORAL VALUES: 1. We must appreciate the nature. - Richard fired at the buck and missed on purpose as he could not bring himself to shoot the large young buck. - Richard appreciated the beauty of the majestic deer by writing a poem about it. 2. We must be understanding with our family . - Pa understands that Richard does not like killing anything and tells Richard that he doesn't have to come hunting anymore if he doesn't want to. CHARACTERS AND CHARACTERISTICS 1. Richard Knight -Appreciates Nature Example: Richard fired at the deer and missed on purpose as he couldn't bring himself to kill majestic animal. -Creative Example: Richard writes poetry and has a drawer full of poems. He wrote a poem about a majestic deer that was unfortunately killed by his grandfather. -Comionate and Appreciative Example: Richard feels comion and appreciates Angie who makes sacrifices for the family by not going to school but instead, stays at home to run the household. 2. Pa -Understanding Example: Pa is an understanding person as he understands Richard’s reluctance in killing the deer and tells him he doesn't have to go hunting if he doesn't want to. 3. Gus -Athletic Example: Gus excels in sports. He is also in the football team and is expected to make captain the following year. - Patriotic Example: Gus is eager to the army after high school to fight in the war that has been raging in Europe since 1914. 4. Angie -Responsible Example: Angie began taking over her mother’s duties after her mother died. She even quit school in eight grade so that she could become a full-time farm woman. -Understanding Example: She understands that Pa is a difficult man as he has lost his brother and his wife and deserves a little patience.