Thursday, December 8, 2011

Chapters 13-15

Who Tilts the Scales of Justice at Sea?

Question #1

What do you think Charlotte meant in Chapter 13 when she said, "And yet I had to climb. This was my restitution"?  Restitution for what?



Question #2

Charlotte's choice of clothing poses an issue for Captain Jaggery.  Why does what she wears matter to him?  What does her choice of clothing say about her?

Question #3

Captain Jaggery and the crew call Charlotte by different names, what do you see as the significance of these two names?  Which name fits Charlotte?

Question #4

Charlotte refers to "a prison" "as her proper place", what do you think she means by that statement?  To what prison does she refer?

Question #5

When and why did Grimes begin teaching Charlotte to use a knife?  Good decision or poor one?  Explain.

Question #6

What do you believe will happen as a result of the death of Mr. Hollybrass?  What do you think should happen?