English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

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3. Background: Kwasi Asa comes from a small town where his family owns a repair shop.

   His father is a skilled mechanic, and his mother is an engineer. Growing up surrounded

   by tools and machines, Leo developed a passion for inventing from a young age. Despite

   his talent, Kwasi has always felt overshadowed by his older brother, Appiah, who is a

   prodigy and has already created several successful inventions. This has made Kwasi eager

   to prove himself and step out of his brother’s shadow.

4. Motivations: Kwasi’s primary motivation is to create something remarkable that will

   make his family proud and show the world that he’s more than just Max’s little brother.

   He dreams of inventing something that will change people’s lives. He also wants to gain

   the respect of the townspeople, who often see him as just a “little kid with big dreams.”

5. Fears: Kwasi’s biggest fear is failure, especially in front of his family and the town. He

   worries that if he doesn’t succeed, he’ll never be able to escape his brother’s shadow.

He also fears letting others down, particularly when they’re counting on him to fix something

or solve a problem.

6. How He Relates to the World: Kwasi views the world as a place full of possibilities

   and challenges waiting to be solved. He sees every problem as an opportunity to invent

   something new. However, he sometimes struggles with understanding other people’s

   emotions, especially when they don’t share his enthusiasm for inventing. This can lead to

   misunderstandings or frustration when others don’t immediately see the value in his

   ideas.