I have just finished the book “The Landing” by John Ibibston, and I have to say it was a good read. If anyone is pressed for time, but still has an inertest in reading, and is able immerse themselves patiently in a slow paist and yet complex plot, I strongly recommend this book. If you wish to learn more about this novel go check out some of my earlier posts, all of which are about “The Landing”.
Now onto discussing a arcatyple character in this story. One that immediately comes to mind as a mentor is Ms Ruth Chapman. If you haven’t read any of my past posts, Ruth is a widowed cottager, who has just rented one of Bens families’ cottages for the summer. Throughout her stay Ben is hired by her to fix up the place, and while he does so there is a strong bond created between the two. In the midst of all the isolation and confusion Ben is going through, out springs opportunity; Ruth chapman is rich, nice and loves music, as does Ben! Throughout the weeks of Bens service Ruth shows him how to be classy, perform in front of an audience, and to believe in oneself no matter what. This influence to Ben is ultimately what allows him to have the skills to succeed in a place other than that of the landing. (The landing by the way is basically a boat port besides the place where Ben does his cottage work). A quote/conversation between Ruth and Ben that I think is worth listing and is a good example of what I have discussed will be posted below.
“So you like the violin?” she asked.
“Yeah. I kind of play it. But nothing like that.
Just fiddle music”
She shook her head. “Playing is Playing.”
“Well, I just play at weddings and dances and stuff”
“So keep practicing and maybe one day you’ll play like the Sibelis yourself.”
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