Outline Topic: Jonathan Livingston Seagull Purpose:to Characterize the protagonist in Richard Bach's allegoric novel, Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Thesis: Through his pursuit of perfection, Jonathan has showed outstanding perseverance, compassion, and has proven to be an inspirational seagull. I.Perseverance II.Compassion III.Inspiration "Perfection doesn't have limits. Perfect my son is being there."(Bach 65) At least that's the way it is to Jonathan. In Richard Bach's allegoric novel, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Jon is on …showed first 75 words of 572 total…

…showed last 75 words of 572 total…that area. As Ray Bradbury describes Jonathan, "He gives me Flight. He makes me Young." Throughout Richard Bach's inspiring novel, Jonathan has shown his perseverance, compassion, and the ability to inspire others. He has proven that he is a one-in-a-million bird, and that there is no other like him because he found perfection. Always remember: "the gull who sees farthest flies highest!"(Bach 85) It is truly Jonathan Livingston Seagull who sees farthest and flies highest!