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Oak’s name matches his character Dependable and Strong. Discuss Oak’s love for Bathsheba in Far From The Madding Crowd.
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Oak's name matches his character Dependable and Strong. Discuss Oak's love for Bathsheba in Far From The Madding Crowd. Gabriel Oak has a very remarkable name. The name Gabriel is from the Bible and Gabriel was the messenger sent to Mary to say that she was to have God's baby. Oak means many things; he is most like an oak tree though strong, sturdy and solid. There are many references to him being like this "His height and breath would have been sufficient to make his presence imposing at an exhibition" He is also been described as an individual by the way he walks "Oak walked unassumingly, and with a faintly perceptible bend, yet distinct from a bowing of the shoulders. This may be said to be a defect in an individual if he depends for his valuation more upon his appearance" Oak trees give this impression of being independent and individual and very English,...
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