Essay/Term paper: John alexander macdonald: a good role model?

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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.