What do you think of the narrator as a captain? how did the crew and the family members show courage during distress?
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Answer:
Role of captain, crew and family members.
Explanation:
Captain, the narrator, undoubtedly played the major role during the voyage. He acted as a backbone without whom no one would be able to survive at all.
Crewmen i.e. larry and herb, also helped captain in his work by double-lashing everything that went through the life-raft drill, arranged liflines and donned oilskines and life jackets.
Family members i.e. marry, sue and jonathan, encouraged captain to work with full determination. They were continously lighting ip the captain's spirit.
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This is a story of human endurance, selflessness and courage in the face of adversity. Traditionally, the captain of the ship must go down with it and attempt only to save the passengers. However, in this story, we see other traits in the narrator which make him a good captain.
The narrator was able to think rationally, prioritize and recall important information under distress. He was able to recall the backup electric pump, waterproofed the ship and performed repairs as required, identified nearest land/port and performed intense calculations despite the lack of proper equipment, did not convey his fears to his crew and presented a confident face throughout enhancing the morale of his team.
The narrator’s family and crew showed unconditional team spirit during adversity. His wife helped with the navigation of the ship while his children offered moral support. The crew members Larry and Herb worked tirelessly and did not abandon ship.
Despite their young years, Jonathan and Suzanne showed courage and optimistic fervour. Suzanne did not bother her parents with her injuries no matter how extensive they were. She also made a card for her parents to show her love and gratitude. Jonathan claimed he was not afraid even to die if he were with his family.
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