Preview

Charlotte Doyle Questions 2

Powerful Essays
Open Document
Open Document
477 Words
Grammar
Grammar
Plagiarism
Plagiarism
Writing
Writing
Score
Score
Charlotte Doyle Questions 2
Charlotte Doyle
Questions: #2

1. Phrases Said:
“Miss. Doyle, how kind of you to visit.” “How gracious of you to appreciate it.” “It is not often I have a person of cultivation-like you- aboard my ship to notice.” “May I offer you some tea?” “…people of our class-we understand the better things of life…” “Some biscuits?” “I was informed that you had recovered, and was so glad to hear it.” “Are you comfortable in your cabin?” “I offer you the freedom of the ship. As for your meals, you may join me whenever you choose. I don’t think you will find the crew to your liking, of course, but there will be no harm in being friendly towards them. The truth is, you will do them a world of good.” “…show them a little softness. Read to them from your moral books. Preach the gospel if you have a mind. Listen to their tales. I promise, they will fill your pretty head with the most fantastical notions.” “Then you see, I have more of a reason to make your time with us is as comfortable as possible.” “High praise which I hope to deserve.” “Forgive my rough tongue.”

Gestures Made: “…continued with a gracious smile” “He offered a tin of Scottish thins. “He smiled.” Caption Jaggery showed Charlotte a picture of his daughter.
These actions made Charlotte believe that Captain Jaggery was a gentle and kind man because these quotes and gestures were from a man of high status and they made Charlotte feel good about herself.
2. Captain Jaggery wanted to warn Charlotte that he was a punctilious man because he wanted to warn Charlotte that he would be stern and mean to the crew because he had no option.
3. A “round robin” is a circle within a circle what has signatures of the crew. Round robins as Captain Jaggery puts it, “Mean to make dangerous trouble.” The crew views it as a way to sign a circle, “so no name shall be on top, or

You May Also Find These Documents Helpful

  • Satisfactory Essays

    The book “The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle”, written by Avi Wortis has one main purpose. That purpose is for the readers to understand what truly happened on the “Seahawk”, the ship which Charlotte rode on. The story starts off in 1832, when Charlotte Doyle was just a 13 year old girl who always acted like a young lady. She wear bonnet, full skirts, high button shoes, and white gloves. Charlotte lived in Providence, Rhode Island, but she lived in England for many years because of her father’s job. While in England, her father was called back to Rhode Island, but he wanted Charlotte to finish her school year. As a result he…

    • 381 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Good Essays

    Have you ever climbed an 150 foot tall Royal Yard? In The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, Avi the author wrote about a pety rich girl named Charlotte. The first piece of evidence was when Charlotte climbed the royal yard. Another reason, is when Charlotte went into the dark hull to get her luggage. Third, she tried to steal the mean captain’s muskets. These pieces of evidence show that Charlotte is risky and adventurous throughout the novel.…

    • 371 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    McDermott and Netland warn that manipulative and coercive tactics are unbiblical, and should be avoided, as attempting to persuade religious-others can be seen as “an inappropriate assertion of power.” (p.290) We, as Evangelical Christians, need to love others, approaching them as we would like to be…

    • 1129 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Powerful Essays
  • Good Essays

    Sammy's attitude toward the girls was unpleasant. He called one of them chunky, another had a chubby berry-face, and then there was the queen who led them. His attitude never changed throughout the story. Though, at the end of the story, Sammy stands up for the queen who got embarrassed by his manager. He had an attitude about what he was observing throughout the story.…

    • 311 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Better Essays

    “Ships at a distance have every man’s wish on board. For some they come…. That is the life of men.”…

    • 1616 Words
    • 7 Pages
    Better Essays
  • Good Essays

    The Open Boat Analysis

    • 876 Words
    • 4 Pages

    The four main characters in the "Open Boat" are the captain, the cook, the correspondent, and the oiler; also known as Billy. The captain is injured in the shipwreck that takes place before the beginning of the story. Despite his injury he naturally falls as the leader amongst the group of men. Stephen Crane says "...he could never command a more ready and swiftly obedient crew than the motley three of the dinghy." Although the men are no longer on the ship the same understanding and respect is still apparent for their captain. The cook is the most optimistic out of the group. Throughout, the "Open Boat" the cook remains hopeful the men will be rescued. His up-beat attitude helps to keep…

    • 876 Words
    • 4 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    “We get to talk to a completely new species of person, with a culture that is thousands of years old. They have a language and art and science no human has ever witnessed. You are the envy of billions, and you all took a crap on it. What a waste.”…

    • 583 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Satisfactory Essays

    “I have noticed that you have been working very hard.” She made a regretful sigh. “So you can take the rest of the day off”…

    • 403 Words
    • 2 Pages
    Satisfactory Essays
  • Good Essays

    The Open Boat Symbolism

    • 734 Words
    • 3 Pages

    The captain represents the leaders; the cook the followers; Billie the oiler, (the only character named) represents the hard working members in society. The correspondent represents the observers, with the correspondent being the voice of the story, although he himself wonders why he is caught on the ocean. (pg342) The correspondent talks about the “subtle brotherhood of men” that develops among the crew.…

    • 734 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Leland: A Short Story

    • 1207 Words
    • 5 Pages

    “That’s a deal,” Leland agreed. “But, for now why don’t you sit back down and listen to what we all have to tell you about your world, you really need to hear this?”…

    • 1207 Words
    • 5 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    Creative Writing: Qui-Gon

    • 2197 Words
    • 9 Pages

    He chuckled softly, "No (Y/N), I knew you would be along shortly. I know we always eat the first meal together."…

    • 2197 Words
    • 9 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Good Essays

    “That’s really charming, Mark. Isn’t that right, ladies? A charming quote made by a charming lad?” Shrieks. “Everyone here is in love with you! What are you made of, really, Mark?”…

    • 546 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Powerful Essays

    Mrs. Dalloway Study Questions

    • 10437 Words
    • 42 Pages

    At the end of the novel Clarissa is informed of Septimus’ death. How does she feel about this and why is it important?…

    • 10437 Words
    • 42 Pages
    Powerful Essays
  • Good Essays

    The Moon Creation Myth

    • 876 Words
    • 3 Pages

    “Easy said, then done. Wanting and saying something is easy. It’s the choices and action one makes toward something in order to be rewarded. Farewell, for now.”…

    • 876 Words
    • 3 Pages
    Good Essays
  • Better Essays

    intended to instruct the audience in the Christian way and attitudes to life. The morality…

    • 1075 Words
    • 8 Pages
    Better Essays

Related Topics