First let us compare the two in reference to relationships. Relationships it is obvious is not Basie's strong suit. Basie does not allow anyone to get to close to him therefore he no one he is attached to himself and that helps him to be not to care for anyone but himself. Case in point, when Frank brings home Jim to Basie he allows Jim to eat his fill before Frank, his friend who is equally hungry, may eat. Mind you this is to fatten Jim up so he will bring a descent price when sold but still shows a lack of respect for his friend and partner Frank. Basie's quality of friendship is shown again when they are leaving the first camp to go to the airfield camp. He was selected and Jim was not, but Basie showed no feeling toward Jim what so ever that shows a lack of compassion. The while at the airfield camp when Jim is trying to sneak into the American building and is running the risk of death Basie begins to take bets.

It is obvious throughout the entire picture Basie is only concerned with his own well-being. Basie is what we would call a loner. He runs with a certain group and when that group is no longer a benefit to his own well being he moves on to another group that can benefit him.

Basie is easy to become fond of because of his demeanor. He is one of those people, who one is somehow drawn to, no matter his actions. His magnetism often shadows the fact that he is a coward. After Basie had become the leader of the American camp he Jim to steel some soap for him. When the sergeant came Basie knew he was caught but cowered away. The sergeant continued to beat him until he thought Basie was dead. Throughout this scene Basie show no resistance he did not stand up to the Japanese sergeant at all. He was in the same situation when he was captured but reacted in the same way, not fight back at all.

Basie is a very appealing character because of the tough guy image he displays. The Doctor is the more responsible of the two. The doctor was rejected by Jim throughout the course of the picture but he always too Jim back in. Jim only rejected Basie once, but that was enough because Basie just left. If one had to choose one of the two f

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