Main Character
Character | Character Traits | Textual Evidence |
Galau | Kind, just, fair | He honours his father’s wishes and keeps to traditions. He is discerning. He is able to judge Umat’s actions. |
Peace-loving | He tries to maintain peace in the village. | |
Discerning | He is far-sighted and can judge Umat’s actions. | |
Intelligent and wise | He plans the riverine attack. He builds a tallhouse to keep his people safe. | |
Noble | He forgives Umat and plans to build a memorial for his brother. He renames the village Dalat to remind people of the ill-effects of war. |
Minor Characters
Character | Character Traits | Textual Evidence |
Umat | Brave, reckless, headstrong and hot-tempered | He fights and wins in many battles. |
Bossy and presumptuous | He feels he is entitled to be chief since he is a better warrior. | |
Disrespectful and non-traditional | He does not respect the traditions and culture of his tribe. | |
Short-sighted | He does not foresee Galau’s skilled military tactics. | |
Lutong | Patient, sensible and fair | His father feels that he has these qualities. |
Obedient | He obeys his dying father’s wish that he help the new chief, Galau. | |
Faithful and loyal | He helps Galau plan for battle. | |
Intelligent and perceptive | He recognizes his brother’s strengths. He believes in sharing power. | |
Old village chief | Wise | He has gained his people’s respect. |
Kind, peace-loving and fair | He keeps his village together. |
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