Kim Cowley's Character Sketch

Character Sketch of Kim

Kim portrays a feisty, fifteen year old girl who lives in Skipley with her sister and is one of the protagonists of the play script “The Brother in the Land” by Robert Swindells. Her tomboyish personality makes her skillful to join the MASADA which is an acronym for Movement to Arm Skipley against Dictatorial Authority.

After the nuclear attack there were abrupt changes in her personality which arose the chances of her survival. Kim struggles to survive on her own and does not hesitate in fighting with Chris and Tracey for her right which proves that she’s tough and muscular. The apprehensive conditions made her strong hearted as she did not care much for others. Exceptionally, she offered food to Ben which reflects her kindness. Kim’s operative and dynamic participation in the ambush leads her to a brave and sturdy character. A gamine, who was strong hearted, later had feelings for Danny but her ego did not let her thoughts and feelings out. However, having feelings for Danny of attraction affects her personality, making her becomes more sensitive than before. The feelings were later exposed. Kim strived hard to survive the critical conditions which prove that she believed in doing things realistically and independently. The way she talked sarcastically and being straight forward makes Kim one solid personality. Kim was well aware of the difficult times and acted according to it.

In my opinion Kim has a stouthearted and enduring personality which inspires me throughout the play script with her charisma.