John Alexander Macdonald: A Good Role Model?
A role model can be looked up upon and imitated. Many would argue that Sir John A.
Macdonald is not someone of this stature, but I have different opinions about him. By
studying some books about him I concluded that this humble man is someone who deserves
to be known as a good role model. Here are some reasons to why.
It is John A. Macdonald's outstanding qualities that made him a upright leader. He won
the hearts of people because he could relate to them and their problems. Showing
humility, Mr. Macdonald considered himself as one of them*. And his devotion to helping
these people is shown by his life course, to which even his opponents admitted "there
does not exist in Canada a man who has given more of his time--more of his heart--more of
his wealth or more of his intellect and power, such as they may be, for the good of the
Dominion of Canada." Yes, we can say that the first Prime Minister was very devoted to
Canada and her people, and helped direct Canada to become what it is now.
John A. Macdonald became well known for the way he treated people. He was kind and
courteous. And because of his humor and consideration of others, people enjoyed being
around the Prime Minister. He left a good impression on the people of Canada because he
cared for not only the English, but also the French and Natives. One example is when he
visited the Council House of the Six Nation Indians near Brantford. Mr. Macdonald met
more than thirty farmers and after only thirty minutes of chatting with them he knew them
all by name# . In another instance, a guest of John A. Macdonald was so impressed with
the hospitality he received that he described him as "courteous in his social
relations--a very prince". In both cases he made those involved feel noticed and cared
for.
The most prominent attribute that makes John A. Macdonald a good role model is his
honesty. In comparison to all of the politicians, he is by far one of the most honest
Prime Ministers. Although he was not perfectly honest as shown in the Pacific Scandal, he
rarely made promises that weren't fulfilled. The people recognized this and showed their
appreciation by continuing to support him till his death.
John Alexander Macdonald proved himself to be a great leader and therefor a good example
for us to follow. Courageously, he dared to do things that people only dreamed about and
accomplished them. Yet he was loyal to the country and its subjects. Mr. Macdonald cared
greatly for the people by showing them genuine love and for the most part honestly
conducted his duties. With all these facts about him, it is not hard to see that John A.
Macdonald is worthy to be imitated. After all, he wasn't known as 'honorable John
Alexander Macdonald' for nothing.
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