A person's home can show you a lot about that person. In my room you would probably find that I really appreciate books, but don't you wonder how he showed you the house of the inventor and the third president? Thomas Jefferson was a very important man; However, there are many more sides to him than you might think. Initially, the northeast porch shows Thomas Jefferson's deep appreciation for architecture. Jefferson himself got the idea for this wall from James Gibb's Book of Architecture. He used the book and designed a wall based on one of his designs. The original design was supposed to be used for an octagonal structure and Jefferson only used it for one wall. This shows that Jefferson cares about architecture and understands art, as designing a wall based on another design requires care and understanding. Even the compass rose on top of the building shows his love for architecture. The compass itself was connected to a weather vane on top of the roof. Allowing Jefferson and his family to easily see the direction of the wind. The compass rose must have played an important role in the construction of the house, as the compass called for the construction of a weather vane over the house. Thomas Jefferson must have loved architecture because a compass rose is not a traditional part of most homes, so he must have wanted it there or for a reason. He must have requested it once the house was built. Thomas Jefferson had a great appreciation for books, and the northeast porch of his home shows this. Additionally, the entrance hall demonstrates Jefferson's understanding of history and the arts. In the entry hall, Thomas Jefferson's entablature shows how Jefferson understood the arts. Thomas Jefferson used the details of the Corinthian temple or… in the center of the card… that the cabinet is full of tools that help him make discoveries. He also delivers tools tailor-made for his purposes. Another tool he may have used for his inventions is his desk with an adjustable top. The table was designed specifically for drawing. He had allowed the artist to move the table to the necessary angle. Jefferson could have used it in many useful ways, drawing designs for inventions, recording observations in astronomy, and canvassing for his side. The Cabinet Room is filled with many instruments; thus, the room shows Thomas Jefferson as the inventor. Thomas Jefferson was an inventor and president, but there is more to him than that. We all behave differently at home than in public, it's a known fact, so don't you want to know what Thomas Jefferson was like in his home? Works Cited http://www.monticello.org/