“Character Sketch” based on K.Smith from “Two Fishermen”

Smith, from the short story “Two Fisherman” is a traveling hangman. Hired by the mayor, he travels town to town. He doesn’t seem to have any education nor beliefs though he does stand for the death penalty. He is in his mid-fifties and is married to his wife with five children. He is a small man with a stout posture, and grey curls. He does respond to the nickname “Smitty”. Smith’s hobby is fishing and he enjoys to look to see if there’s a lake where he is traveling to, to fish. He enjoys fishing with his wife occasionally. Smith does not seem to have many friends despite his friendly nature, probably due to his occupation as the hangman. 

 Although friendly, he has a reserved side most likely due to the judgments of the public about his position. He is a good story teller and good friend, though in this case and future cases could be a weakness. His attitude to seek friends and be loyal could be perceived as gullible, and friends could take advantage of him.