Contemporary Relevance- Section 2 (amarachi)

The climax is the part of the story is the major turning point that determines the outcome of the plot. It is the point to which the rising action leads. In this novel the climax is in Chapter 22, when the men make the decision to escape. This is a major decision, which permanently changes their condition of imprisonment. It was Ned Lands action that frees them from the ship. 

I find a lot of relevance just in this little part of the novel. If Nemo didn't step up at take lead then they probably wouldn't of made it out of the ship and probably wouldn't of survived.

Today, many people, especially teenagers are afraid to express what they truly feel and their talents are hidden behind fears. It is important that people know that it is important to be able to show and express yourself because when people really do need your help, you may not be there when it is actually needed. Another key aspect to why I think this is important is because it gives us a lot of information about bravery. 

Often, people will not do things they would like to do, because they are afraid or have self- doubts. It is important to dream of what you really want and then go out a do it. Even if is seems little, your action could have a major impact on yourself and on others, like Captain Nemo.

Bravery is a very rare word used in our days. You might say everyone has something or someone to fear. The opposite of bravery is fearfulness, but really, you don't have to fear anything. When we fear something, it makes matters worse. When we get rid of a fear, that is the first step to bravery.

If we all show that same bravery and courageousness, Captain Nemo did, then just think of it as us all saving lives, just like he did. 

Questioning and Critical Thinking- Section 2 (amarachi)

Questions
1. "The port lids were pulled down. Twenty horrible faces appeared. A rush for the iron ladder began. But the first native who placed his hand on the stair rail was struck from behind by some invisible force that I could not figure out. He fled as if pursued by all the devils of the underworld, howling, making the wildest contortions."
How would you feel if you were this first native? Explain why.
2. "Our course was directed toward the west. on the 11th of January we doubled Cape Wessel, which is situated in 135 degrees longitude and 10 degrees north latitude.
 Why do you think the author includes the amount of degrees a point is? Is it necesarry? Explain why.
3. "The harpooner could scarcely restrain his glee. He was like a captive newly escaped from prison who did not realize the he must soon reenter the walls of his cage."
Who is the harpooner in the novel and do you think this description would of fit how he was actually feeling, if you were there in time?
4. Out of Counseil, Ned Land, Captain Nemo, or Arronax, who do you think would be the better captain and ruler of the boat, that would keep everyone safe from danger and still keep in mind others opinions?
5. "During the low tide the natives kept wandering about near the submersible but offered us no trouble."
Define, 'low tide". Does this help them on sea?

Analysis of Style and Structure- Section 2 (amarachi)

Theme

A major theme in the novel is Man versus Nature.
There is both a conflict with Aronnax and Nemo as well as Nemo and himself. Aronnax is a "naturalist" and he has to decide between his own love of science and his friend. Nemo, has gained a lot of power by openly resisting to nature. He must put together his power and his humanity.
There is another theme in the novel as well, but it is more of a minor theme, and it is payback or revenge.
Captain Nemo consistently mentions that he is seeking vengance for injustice he occured while he was on land.

Quotes:
Captain Nemo: "It is not new continents the earth need, but new men."
Pierre Aronnax: " So it was a sad day I spent, between my wish to regain freedom and my regret at saying goodbye to the marvelous Nautilus."

Point of View
This novel is told in first person limited. This means that the narrative mood of the novel is expressed through the narrator referring to the focal character as "I", if singular and "we" if plural.

Symbols
A symbol in the novel is the giants pearl. Captain Nemo wanted to leave it undisturbed. His reason was so that it will become greater.This was like a comparisoon to the Nautilus,  the longer the it remained undiscovered the more powerful it becomes.

Analysis of Setting- Section 2 (amarachi)

The story begins in 1866 and 1868 (The journey on the Nautilus beings during the summer of 1867). The story is set on the Nautilus, the submarine vessel designed by Captain Nemo. The Nautilus traverses Pacific, Indian, Atlantic, Artic, and Antarctic Oceans, and the Mediterranean and Red Sea.
Quote from the beginning of the novel, also explains a bit more about the setting:
"A thousand rumors were current among the population of the seacoasts and stirred the imagination of those millions who dwelt inland far from the shores of an ocean..../And everyone in Europe or America that had to do with navigation was deeply interested in the matter- whether sailors or merchants, captains or pilots, naval officers or rulers of empire."
Visually the novel is pretty dark and mysterious.

Most Memorable Moment- Section 2 (amarachi)

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea: Most Memorable Moment

"...I am not a butcher, I am a hunter and this was just a butcher's work." Ned Land

This is Land's response to the slaying of many whales by the Nautilus. In this statement, Land is distinusing the way he kills marine life and the way Nemo killed the whales.

First, a butcher is a professional meat cutter who prepares standard cuts of meat poultry, fish and meat products such as sausage. A hunter is someone that a person or animal that seeks out and kills or captures game/ a creature.

I like this because even though they Ned Land and Captain Nemo may have had their differences, they were able to talk about it and work on them. When we see the anger here and the end when they work together, that shows how different people attract.

An explosion abroad the Abraham Lincoln tosses him, along with Aronnax and Counseil, abroad the Nautilus, where he and Nemo save each other's lives.

Even though they seem like they will just never get along and agree on anything, things change when we are forced to be with the people we would least expect to be with. When situations get tough, nothing else matters as long as you are all working as a team and put your differences aside. 

Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of people working together.

Character Analysis+ Writing in role or Interviewing your character

Ned Land’s interview-

Interviewer- Today we have a special guest. Please join me in welcoming Ned Land!

Ned Land- Hello

I- Hi! “Land” is a pretty amazing last name.

N- My name obviously comes from Land, which means “terra firma” as often as I like to call it.

I- So “terra firma” means “land”?

N- Yes. It is a Latin phrase for solid earth, a phrase used to differentiate from the sea.

I- Wow, that’s interesting. So for the people who don’t know, what do you do for a living?

N- I am a harpoonist by trade, I hunt what is in the sea, and you could say that I’m attached to the land.

I- How different are you, compared to Pierre Aronnax?

N- I am much “earthier” than he is. I don’t exactly have the same social graces as him, and I lack Aronnax’s refined knowledge of academic philosophy and culture.

I- Oh, but you saved everyone! Tell our viewer’s about it.

N- I wouldn’t say “saved”, but I just didn’t agree with Aronnax’s slow and deliberate plan to reason with Captain Nemo.

I- But you saved them, from the ship, and that is very special.

N- It was nothing, but thanks.

I- So let’s go back to your hunting job. What exactly is a “harpooner”?

N- A “harpooner” is someone that launches “harpoons”.

I- What is a “harpoon”?

N- A “harpoon” is a barbed spear like missile attached to a long rope, that’s thrown by hand or fired from a gun.

I- When are they useful?

N- They are mainly used for catching whales.

I- Let’s tell the viewers at least three things that they might not know about you. First thing?

N- You may not know that I am Canadian and I was travelling on the “Abraham Lincoln”.

I- Second?

N- I am revered to as the “king” of harpooners.

I- Third?

N- If you want to know something a bit more personal, well then, I am 45 years old, large, quiet, and I get angry when I am contradicted.

I- Now I hope the viewers at home have learned a little bit more about you.

N- Me to.

I- This is Ned Land everyone! Thank you for coming!

N- Thank you for having me!

Pierre Aronnax

Hello my name is Pierre Aronnax. I am the main character, narrator, and protagonist of the novel. I make uncertain references; gently respect social procedures and procedures in organizations in situations. I am not willing to base my relationship with the world around me on my senses. I rely completely on what I read and my opinions. Some people say that my name is very close to the word arrogant. People like to say a lot of things about me, like that I am very arrogant about my intelligence and my ethnic character, but I don’t care what other people think. I am honest and I am an observer of nationality and at times I can be quite biased. Throughout the course of the novel I slowly ease many of these faults. My major conflict in the my confrontation with the Nautilus; when I had to choose between science and humanity, between learning as much as I can and losing my heart in the process or trusting my fellow man and his own senses.

Captain Nemo

Hi, so my name is Captain Nemo and I guess I am the antagonist of the novel. I present the situation that causes Pierre Aronnax to change, because I created the Nautilus. You may also see me as a mysterious character, while others will just see me as wicked perhaps? I do begin to frequently portray compassion and sorrow throughout the novel. In Latin, Nemo means “nobody”. I can’t be identified by a name- I ask people to call me Nemo, it’s more of a self chosen name. 

Quotes-
Ned Land- ..."I am not a butcher, I am a hunter and this was just butchers work."

Pierre Aronnax- "I repeat my view based on the logic of facts."

Captain Nemo- "Where are there not savages, and in any case, are those that you call savages any worse than the others?"

First Impressions - Section 2 (Amarachi)

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, is mainly about the adventures of Captain Nemo and his crew on the submarine, Nautilus.

The book opens with some very appealing lines. “The year of grace 1866 was made memorable by a marvelous event which doubtless still lingers in men’s minds. No explanation for this strange occurrence was found, and it soon came to be generally regarded as inexplicable” (Verne 1). I found these words appealing because I was a great way of opening the book and making me want to continue on reading more. As I kept reading there were many people being talked about, but I wasn’t sure on whether they would be considered main characters or not. Some people mentioned were Governor Higginson, Captain Baker, Commander Farragut, and Captain Nemo.

As I continued reading throughout the book, it began to get a bit confusing. I couldn’t figure out exactly what was going on because felt that there were many random facts in almost every other line. “A fortnight later, two thousand leagues farther off, two steamers signaled the presence of the monster in 42 degrees 35’ north latitude and 60 degrees 35’ west longitude” (Verne 2). I hope that throughout the book that these “random facts” start to make a little more sense to me, as the adventure continues.

 The book doesn’t exactly have a main setting, but many of the places the characters talk about, happen under water or at sea.

I like how the main issue in the book, is figuring out what exactly the creature is under the sea. It really grabs my attention and makes me want to continue reading further. I don’t like how many things happening in the book don’t make sense. It would be a great book for people who love geography and know a little bit more of background information, before reading the book.

The book gets may attention in many parts, but it does get quite boring in some parts of the book. This book does take place around 1866, so many of the things they talk about happened a long time ago, and I am not as much so familiar with them. But it does help me learn a lot about what happened in the past and it is pretty cool.

So far the book is pretty decent, and I hope that is continues to as adventurous as I am hoping and that the texts start putting it together.