Character Sketch of Tahr | The Lastling

Tahr is a 12 year old monk boy , disciple of Shengo . 
He has a shaved head like ( dick head ).
He was curious to learn more about Shengo and wanted to learn how Shengo spent his life in Army . He lived with Shengo where people came to get blessings and enlightened so this way Tahr learned English because the people who came there were foreigners. He learnt many chants from Shengo which he used to calm down Yeh-Teh . He was very conservative as he wanted to prevent loss to nature , he wanted to protect Yeti and he disliked when rare species were eaten by The Ultimate Diners Club.

Inquisitive

·                     Shengo said that he was always asking questions.

Obedient

·                     Always followed Shengo’s teachings and also kept remembering after his death what he taught him.

Sensitive

·                     He blamed himself for Shengo’s death, and also for the troubles of the yeh-teh.

Good judge of character

·                     Recognized Paris was lonely and wanted the love of her Uncle most in the world.

·                     Recognized Paris had a kind heart but pretended otherwise. Knew he should stay away from men like Shikarri and their dogs.

Intelligent

·                     He observed the situation and assessed it and then spoke and Paris also realized that Tahr was smarter than he looked.

·                     Understood what Shengo was trying to teach him about the ‘Wheel of Life’ that all the points are the edge in a circle.

·                     Had lived a simple life and found the hunger of strange white people.

·                     He planned and helped the yeh-teh to escape.

Loyal Friend

·                     Despite the teaching of non attachment missed Paris. He cared for Paris as she was glad of her presence and worried about her safety as well.

·                     Also went with the yeh-teh when she was wounded despite that she was cold.