Gideon <Tab/>Short stories are truly fascinating because they allow an audience to experience adventures through the characters. Authors often include interesting characters into their stories to capture the reader's attention. Doris Lessing includes such a character in her short story "No Witchcraft for Sale". Gideon is the protagonist of the story and plays role of a cook and a good friend of the Farquar family. Through his actions Gideon shows …
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…written by Doris Lessing, Gideon exhibits allegiance, boldness and reliability. He was allegiant to Farquar family by being obedient and staying with them for several years. Boldness was something he exposed by saving Teddy's eyes. Also he was reliable when he didn't reveal the recipe that was kept secret in his family for many generations. All of those qualities prove the strength of his character. He is a good role model that anyone can follow.