Describe the shifts in the narration of the events as indicated the three sections of the texts give subtitle to each sections
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The first section describes how the voyage began with great hope and fanfare in July 1976.
Wavewalker had been professionally built and was tested in the roughest weather. The second section describe the struggle for last 15 hours.
On January 4, they ate their first meal after 2 days. In the last section, the narrator shifts back to the realxed style.
They were sure to reach Amsterdam. The shore could be seen from there.
The first section describes a peaceful journey from Plymouth (England) to 3500 km east of Cape Town (Africa). The narrator is relaxed and full of confidence. As the weather deteriorated, they faced gigantic waves. They took precautions to save themselves and struggle with the disaster. The narration becomes grim. But it exudes the fighting spirit, confidence and strong will power. By the morning of January 6, Wave walker rode out the storm and by evening they sighted He Amsterdam island.
The narrator is now relaxed. Joy, relief and complete confidence are apparent.
The subtitle to each section is—Section 1 – Cheerful Journey, Section 2-Facing the Wave, Section 3-Searching the Island