Something that surprised me this chapter was when they were telling the story about Mr. Potter's father. It gave me a greater sense of appreciation for Mr. Potter and how he became the person he is as a chauffeur. They explain how his father, Nathaniel Potter, was a fisherman and it was not always easy to raise all of his children to be able to read and write. He had 11 children and because he was on his boat much of the time, he did not have the opportunity to teach his children the vital lessons and give them experience in certain areas where they would need to be successful later on in life. Mr. Potter was the final child of the eleven and this whole story surprised me because Mr. Potter taught himself to do nearly everything he has ever learned. He has been able to find a decent job and make a living for himself regardless of what his past was like and I thought that was very strong of him and it surprised me.
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