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What happens at the end of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle?
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.
Who is Mr Grummage in Charlotte Doyle?
Mr. Grummage is Charlotte’s guardian at the beginning of the book, and he escorts her to the Seahawk. He’s a bit pushy and insists that Charlotte make the voyage, even though no other women will be on board.
What happens in chapter 13 of Charlotte Doyle?
Charlotte proceeds to climb from the main yard to the topsail to the topgallant to the royal yard. With a little difficulty along the way, she finally reaches the top, utterly exhausted. Charlotte begins her descent. At one point her foot slips and she falls, becoming tangled in the lines hanging downward.
Why was Mr Grummage put in charge of getting Charlotte aboard the ship?
He wanted to remind the crew of what happens if they didn’t do as they were told. What did Captain Jaggery mean when he said, “we shall have no democracy here:? That he was totally in charge.
What happens in Chapter 14 of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle?
Charlotte takes up her duties on the ship and works daily alongside the crew. One afternoon the flying jib becomes entangled by some twisted line and Charlotte is forced by Captain Jaggery to climb out to the end of the bowsprit (that’s the pointy thing on the end of the ship) to cut the line.
What chapter does Charlotte climb the mast?
Chapter 15 Charlotte had to climb the mast to cut the line to save the sail. In the process, she nearly falls to her death.
What is Mr Keetch’s advice to Charlotte?
Since Captain Jaggery and the first mate are ashore, Mr. Keetch is the man in charge, and he strongly advises Charlotte not to take the ship to America.
What does Mr Barlow try to warn Charlotte about what is her reaction?
He wanted to demonstrate that he was in command and that they had to listen and do what he had to say. Why did Barlow want to speak privately with Charlotte? He tried to warn her that the crew was being mistreated by the captain and that no good would come of it.
Why did Charlotte Doyle cut her hair?
Captain Jaggery commands that the ship sail through the storm. Captain Jaggery gives Charlotte the task of cutting down the foreyard sail so that it won’t pull the mast down. He gives her a knife. Her long hair gets in her way, so she stops and hacks it off with a knife.