Analyzing Frank Abagnale Jr.
The
main character in this book was Frank W. Abagnale Jr. Overall he’s fearful, but
very confident. His best characteristic would be confidence. I know he has
confidence because he has the guts to go out and scam all of these banks and
hotels. Even though it’s confidence for a horrible job, it is still confidence.
“Whenever I felt lonely, depressed, rejected or doubtful of my own worth, I’d
dress up in my pilot’s uniform and seek out a crowd. The uniform bought me
respect and dignity. With it on, during such times, I felt like wearing
Fortunatus’ cap and walking in seven league boots. (PG 46)” Even though it was
the uniform that mainly gave it to him, the author still had confidence. If he
did not, he would not have faked being a pilot, teacher, doctor, and lawyer as
well as conning several banks and hotels out of money. This trait causes Frank
to have strained relationships with everyone around him as well as getting him
into trouble at the same time. He cannot love or see his family because he has
the confidence to go about conning all these establishments. He gets into trouble
with the law due to his confidence. His over-confidence is what causes him to
continue his criminal activity and ultimately what gets him caught. Frank W.
Abagnale Jr. was a fearful but confident man. He went through so many cities
and countries conning banks, hotels, and even women, and never looked over his
shoulder.