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How does Captain Jaggery rule the ship?
In Captain Jaggery’s first speech to the crew of the Seahawk, he forcefully outlines the chain of command that the men must follow. Judging by his word choice (e.g., “parliament,” “democracy,” “congressmen”), Captain Jaggery recognizes that a ship is governed much like a nation.
Why were the crews quarters off limits to Charlotte?
Why were the crew’s quarters off-limits to Charlotte? They were off limits because she was a passenger not a crew member. What did Charlotte’s response to Zachariah’s gift of sailor’s clothing indicate about the development of her character? This showed that the crew is starting to accept her as a crew member also.
What type of leader is Captain Jaggery?
Captain Jaggery as Religious and Moral Authority The captain also instructs Charlotte to read moral tracks to the men and to “preach the gospel” to them (5.37).
What does the captain order Charlotte do?
To get revenge on Hollybrass for whipping Zachariah.
Why does Charlotte trust Captain Jaggery?
She trusted the captain because she thought that he was a gentleman. She had trusted Mr. Grummage.
How does Charlotte Doyle end?
In the end, Jaggery falls into the sea due to the swaying motion of the ship. Zachariah declares Charlotte the new captain. The ship lands in Rhode Island, and Charlotte returns home where her family are completely shocked by her appearance and manner.
What happened to Charlotte while she was in the hold?
After Charlotte is left alone near the entrance of the hold, a frightening occurence happens: a “grinning head” appears through the entrance to the hold, and Charlotte’s candle goes out, plunging her into complete darkness.
What did Charlotte see in the steerage?
One day on the boat, Charlotte has an adventure when she’s attempting to retrieve her trunk of clothes from the steerage. All alone in the top cargo of the ship, she spies a grinning head at the foot of the ladder. Upon closer inspection, she realizes it’s a grotesque face carved into a brown nut.
What did the porters fear in Charlotte Doyle?
The porters seemed to fear the boat Seahawk because of Captain Jaggery. He may have been a not liked person or had rumors about him. Why was Charlotte distressed to discover that she would be the only passenger aboard the ship? She was distressed because, first, she was very excited to play with other children her age.