I really enjoyed this section of the book. I thought it was
very interesting how much the sight of the boat affected the crew. Seeing the
crashed boat everyday gave the crew members a sense of hope. They even talked
about how it made them feel like they were invincible because the boat
withstood so much. As soon as the boat went under, the crew moral took a dip.
It was as if the crew lost some hope, and felt like they will go under as well.
I thought
it was very interesting how Shackelton handled his crew. Number one, he made
sure to put people he thought could be a problem in specific tents. This was in
an attempt to stop mutiny. Even when his one crew member started to display his
fatigue, he laid down the rules and righted the moral.
I agree with you about how outstanding Shackelton handles his crew. It is a lot of pressure and responsibility to not only keep his men alive, but to keep them in good spirits. He is a fair man who is looking to provide the best he can for his crew given their unfortunate circumstances.
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