The youth leader of the local Methodist church and teacher of the Sunday school Meena goes to, Uncle Alan is considered handsome and charming by most women in Tollington. He is also devoted to taking part in good social causes, such as organizing charity donations for children in Africa and keeping Sam Lowbridge from uttering racist ideas, encouraging him to direct his energy toward more constructive pursuits. He shows solidarity with Meena and Mr. Kumar after Sam’s racist speeches, and unlike Mr. Ormerod, he argues that people in developing countries should be given the freedom to choose their religion and way of life, since living a dignified life fulfills God’s will. This makes him the most progressive and outspoken member of the Tollington community.
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Chapter 8
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‘. . . understand why, but just think if you could use all that energy to do some good. Find out who the real enemies are, the rich, the privileged, not the other people trying to make a living like you, not people like . . .’
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Uncle Alan Quotes in Anita and Me
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Chapter 8
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‘. . . understand why, but just think if you could use all that energy to do some good. Find out who the real enemies are, the rich, the privileged, not the other people trying to make a living like you, not people like . . .’
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