Jethro as the protagonist in Across Five Aprils relays to us through his hopes, and fears through out the novel during a tumultuous time in our history. Jethro born in the year of 52 the same year that three of his siblings died form Child Paralysis was clearly a gifted child. Because of the loss the other children his mother favored him, and even though Jethro was spared from this horrifying disease he had many hard …showed first 75 words of 613 total…

…showed last 75 words of 613 total…things he once enjoyed like studying. Even the editor, said that when peace does come, it will not be a perfect pearl, There were going to be problems with how the newly freed slaves would work and live. Even when Shad came back and offered him an education, Jethro felt a responsibility to take care of his family. Jethro grew to be a responsible well-rounded person because of the many hardships he suffered. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**