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Portrait of Uncle Dale - A Man of Large Girth

Discover the life of Uncle Dale, a man known for being of large girth and filled with lassitude about finding a job. Despite societal judgement, he finds solace in his home, spending hours gaming with his buddies. His defiance against job-seeking and vices like drinking and smoking reveal a man content with his unconventional choices. Explore the complexities of Uncle Dale's character in this engaging narrative.

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Portrait of Uncle Dale - A Man of Large Girth

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  1. Vocab Warm-up, 10/5/11 Using at least 5 of your vocabulary words, write a paragraph that includes an epithet. An epithet is a compound adjective used in place of a character’s name that points out special features or characteristics of that character. For example, “Queen of Room 72,” or “Favorite teacher of all” for Mrs. Thorson. Be sure to underline/highlight your words in your paragraph.

  2. My Uncle Dale, “a man of large girth,” is full of lassitude about finding a job. He and his coterie of buddies spend hours playing video games online. He prefers the ambiance of life at home to that of the real world. Although many people look at him askew for his lifestyle choices, he is happy. It enrages him when his wife asks him to get a job, and he needs some propulsion to stop drinking and smoking. Overall Uncle Dale, “a man of large girth,” is not someone I admire. Example:

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