Summary and character sketch of leagues under the sea
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Written by Jules Verne in 1870, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is a book that tells us the story of three accidental visitors to an underwater world hosted by the mysterious Captain Nemo. From their arrival on board the Nautilus, the scholarly Professor Aronnax, loyal Conseil, and adventurous Ned Land are torn between exploring the new wonders of their surroundings and finding a way to escape.
They originally encounter the Nautilus in the Pacific Ocean as part of an expedition to find out what species of undiscovered whale has been damaging world shipping. However, far from encountering a whale that has wrecked world shipping, they soon find themselves on the iron plating of a new kind of vessel, a submarine. From there, the three find themselves below decks, with Arronax an honored guest of the vessel's commander, Captain Nemo.
As the book progresses, the men hunt underwater, fight sharks, encounter Atlantis, and fight off giant squid. However, after sinking a warship belonging to a country that caused the death of his family, Nemo loses control on his sanity. He realizes that despite his best efforts to the contrary, he is just as uncivilized as those who oppressed him in the past. Like those oppressors, he relied on advanced technology to gain the upper hand. In short, Nemo finds out that he's as cruel as his opponents, causing him to go over a psychological cliff. Guiding the submarine into a whirlpool off the coast, the vessel and all aboard seem destined for doom until Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned Land sneak into a boat and escape the Nautilus.
CHARACTER SKETCH
The main Characters in this novel are Captain Nemo, Professor Aronnax, Ned Land, and Conseil.
1. Nemo (which is Latin for “nobody”) is an enigma. His age and nationality are unknown. But it is obvious that he is a gifted engineer, inventor, and marine biologist. Nemo has turned to the sea for his freedom and livelihood in response to some past horror, perpetrated upon his family by an oppressive government. He enjoys impressing his guests with his scientific prowess and genuinely seems to desire their company, but he cannot or will not confide in them. Nor will he abandon his intention to revenge himself on the passing ships of the colonial powers. Nemo is absolutely loyal to his crew and weeps when one dies. This is in sharp contrast to the quiet rage he feels when he attacks his enemies. The enigma of his character continues: is he a heroic revolutionary bent on promoting some international political cause or merely a demented pirate who ruthlessly destroys innocent people
2. Ned Land was a Canadian harpooner who was very quick, and had perfect site, and best in turn made him one of the best harpooner’s ever.
“Ned Land was a Canadian, with an uncommon quickness of hand, and who knew no equal in his dangerous occupation. Skill, coolness, audacity and cunning he possessed and a superior degree.”(Verne 51)
This quote explains how Ned Land is considered the best harpooner ever, because of his superior everything, he just has amazing skills, which makes him the right man for this job.
3. M. Pierre Aronnax: he is professor at a national history Museum, and as a specialist in the things that inhabit the sea, that is why he is asked to go on the Abraham Lincoln to search for this sea beast.
” M. Pierre Aronnaz, professor of natural history at the Museum of Paris, entrusted with the scientific mission abroad.” (Verne 51)
This quote is really just explaining who the professor is, and what he does, which intern explains why he was aboard Abraham Lincoln, for this specific mission.
“So it was a sad day I spent, between my wish to regain freedom and my regret at saying good-bye to the marvelous Nautilus….”(Verne 283)
The Professors conflict with staying on Nemo’s vessel, and helping his friends escape.
4. Conseil is professor Aronnax’s servant, and follows him everywhere he goes as his job. He and the professor have more of a friendship than a boss and servant relationship.
Conseil”, I called a third time. Conseil appeared. “Did you call, sir?” Said he, entering.”Yes, my boy make preparations for me and yourself too. We leave in two hours.”
This quote is a perfect example of how the professor and Conseil have more of a friendship than a boss/servant relationship because a boss wouldn’t take his servant on his jobs.
Written by Jules Verne in 1870, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is a book that tells us the story of three accidental visitors to an underwater world hosted by the mysterious Captain Nemo. From their arrival on board the Nautilus, the scholarly Professor Aronnax, loyal Conseil, and adventurous Ned Land are torn between exploring the new wonders of their surroundings and finding a way to escape.
They originally encounter the Nautilus in the Pacific Ocean as part of an expedition to find out what species of undiscovered whale has been damaging world shipping. However, far from encountering a whale that has wrecked world shipping, they soon find themselves on the iron plating of a new kind of vessel, a submarine. From there, the three find themselves below decks, with Arronax an honored guest of the vessel's commander, Captain Nemo.
As the book progresses, the men hunt underwater, fight sharks, encounter Atlantis, and fight off giant squid. However, after sinking a warship belonging to a country that caused the death of his family, Nemo loses control on his sanity. He realizes that despite his best efforts to the contrary, he is just as uncivilized as those who oppressed him in the past. Like those oppressors, he relied on advanced technology to gain the upper hand. In short, Nemo finds out that he's as cruel as his opponents, causing him to go over a psychological cliff. Guiding the submarine into a whirlpool off the coast, the vessel and all aboard seem destined for doom until Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned Land sneak into a boat and escape the Nautilus.
CHARACTER SKETCH
The main Characters in this novel are Captain Nemo, Professor Aronnax, Ned Land, and Conseil.
1. Nemo (which is Latin for “nobody”) is an enigma. His age and nationality are unknown. But it is obvious that he is a gifted engineer, inventor, and marine biologist. Nemo has turned to the sea for his freedom and livelihood in response to some past horror, perpetrated upon his family by an oppressive government. He enjoys impressing his guests with his scientific prowess and genuinely seems to desire their company, but he cannot or will not confide in them. Nor will he abandon his intention to revenge himself on the passing ships of the colonial powers. Nemo is absolutely loyal to his crew and weeps when one dies. This is in sharp contrast to the quiet rage he feels when he attacks his enemies. The enigma of his character continues: is he a heroic revolutionary bent on promoting some international political cause or merely a demented pirate who ruthlessly destroys innocent people
2. Ned Land was a Canadian harpooner who was very quick, and had perfect site, and best in turn made him one of the best harpooner’s ever.
“Ned Land was a Canadian, with an uncommon quickness of hand, and who knew no equal in his dangerous occupation. Skill, coolness, audacity and cunning he possessed and a superior degree.”(Verne 51)
This quote explains how Ned Land is considered the best harpooner ever, because of his superior everything, he just has amazing skills, which makes him the right man for this job.
3. M. Pierre Aronnax: he is professor at a national history Museum, and as a specialist in the things that inhabit the sea, that is why he is asked to go on the Abraham Lincoln to search for this sea beast.
” M. Pierre Aronnaz, professor of natural history at the Museum of Paris, entrusted with the scientific mission abroad.” (Verne 51)
This quote is really just explaining who the professor is, and what he does, which intern explains why he was aboard Abraham Lincoln, for this specific mission.
“So it was a sad day I spent, between my wish to regain freedom and my regret at saying good-bye to the marvelous Nautilus….”(Verne 283)
The Professors conflict with staying on Nemo’s vessel, and helping his friends escape.
4. Conseil is professor Aronnax’s servant, and follows him everywhere he goes as his job. He and the professor have more of a friendship than a boss and servant relationship.
Conseil”, I called a third time. Conseil appeared. “Did you call, sir?” Said he, entering.”Yes, my boy make preparations for me and yourself too. We leave in two hours.”
This quote is a perfect example of how the professor and Conseil have more of a friendship than a boss/servant relationship because a boss wouldn’t take his servant on his jobs.
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