Our Country's Good — Ketch Freeman (James Freeman) character analysis Flashcards
Who is Ketch?
Ketch is another convict in the penal colony
He is part of the group that steals from the colony’s food supply
How does Ketch avoid the death penalty?
Ketch avoids the death penalty by accepting a job as the colony’s hangman
He believes that his involvement in the theft of food does not warrant his execution
What worries Ketch about his role as the hangman?
Ketch is deeply concerned that God won’t forgive him for hanging his co-conspirators
He struggles with the moral implications of his position
How does Ketch’s role as the hangman affect his popularity in the camp?
Ketch becomes wildly unpopular in the camp due to his role as the hangman. His duty makes him a target of resentment and disdain from other prisoners
Why does Ketch plead with Ralph to be cast in the play?
Ketch hopes to redeem himself by joining the production and seeks a chance to change the way others perceive him
He believes participating in the play will help him find redemption
How do the other actors initially respond to Ketch’s participation in the play?
Initially, the other actors resent Ketch and refuse to act alongside him, continuing to give him a hard time
