Australian Character Development Profiles
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Australian Character Development Profiles
The Crossing
Mara had always crossed Wattle Creek by the old timber bridge. Even when the creek was only a ribbon of water, she took the long way around rather than step onto its loose boards. Her younger brother, Eli, called it “the wobble bridge”. Mara called it sensible. On Friday afternoon, the sky turned the colour of wet slate. A storm was moving towards their small inland town, and Eli’s red football had rolled down the creek bank. He reached the water first, but stopped when the first heavy drops struck the dust. “I can get it,” Mara said. She sounded certain, though her hands were cold. The bridge groaned under her first step. She gripped the rail and stared at the far bank. Behind her, Eli was trying not to cry. Mara could have gone back for Dad. Instead, she tested each board with her boot, one at a time. Halfway across, a loose plank tipped. She froze. The creek was still shallow, but the rain was making it run faster. “Look at me,” she called to Eli. “Count each step with me.” His voice wavered, then grew louder: “One… two… three…” Mara reached the far bank, picked up the ball and crossed back more slowly. When they were both safe, she admitted, “I was scared too.” The next morning, Mara helped Dad tighten the bridge boards. She still checked each one before crossing. But now, when Eli asked if she would walk over with him, she did not take the long way around.
Read the character
Build your profile of Mara by looking at what she says, thinks and does—and how those details change.
- She is cautious about taking risks.
- She dislikes spending time with Eli.
- She wants the creek to flood.
- She is trying to hide the football.
- She tests each board with her boot.
- “I was scared too.”
- She crosses with Eli the next morning.
- She tells Eli to count with her.
- She admits her feelings honestly.
- She helps him stay calm.
- She is more willing to face the bridge.
- She acts carefully.
- She is no longer afraid of anything.
- She remains cautious but is more willing to face the bridge.
- She decides the bridge should be closed forever.
- She becomes angry with Eli for needing help.
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