Comparing

            “Little Princes” is a story of 29 years old Conor Grennan, who unexpectedly to himself committed his life to the resilient Nepali orphans. In the proposed assignment I would try to contrast two rather different personalities of the changed hero.

            Pages 6-7 from the introductory part of the text present hero's reflections and thoughts upon his hectic and radical decision to spend the next few years volunteering in some Third World Orphanage. It appeared to Connor to be a sign of selflessness, though we observe his hesitations, reluctance and lack of passion towards the trip. Looking through the volunteer brochure, he was dreaming on “petting baby koalas in some Australian coastal paradise” rather than on

            The next pages proposed for comparison (52-55), develop fairly different image of Grennan: what initially began for him as a footloose adventure appeared to became a truly life-changing and crucial experience of sting volunteer work at the orphanage Little Princes in war-torn country of Nepal. There was a scene with Anish described, when Connor came to say the last good-bye for his little brothers. At this stage of his life, we seem him with another feelings and thoughts in mind: he is completely broke down and even crying due to the need to leave Godawari to complete his planned around the globe voyage. As he recalls it, “children had become a constant presence, little spinning tops that spattered joy on everyone they bumped into”. Realizing that his unforgettable Nepali experience is obviously not likely repeated in the future, Connor is sincerely desperate with his promise to get back in a year. Despite these disappointing and unconvincing words, the reader see a clear hope for “little princes” to see their Brother Connor once again.