Std.8 English-U(II)-Ch(1) - A Shipwrecked Sailor - Character sketch of Loui Alejandro Velasco

Attempt a possible character sketch of Velasco

Alejandro Louis Velasco is the narrator of the lesson the shipwrecked sailor. He is the lone survivor of the disastrous shipwreck that claimed a lot of lives. A young and brave  sailor ,Velasco was on board the ship with some of his shipmates. He chanced to get hold of the life raft and felt easy in the beginning as he saw many of his shipmates around him in the sea trying to stay afloat amid the cargo ,a few yards away . He could easily recognize the voices of his friends and keep their appearance and manners to his heart. He is an amiable man who remembers each of his close friends. A man of courage ,Velasco wished earnestly to help his friends and he struggled in vain to reach them.Velasco remains courageous through out the tough survival. It took ten days for the rescue team to reach him. A brave Velasco managed to remain alive with an unfailing spirit and with equal confidence.