Captain Barton In John Godwin's Cold Equation

The decision at hand is one of great sorrow. The situation has no there way of resolving itself, and the verdict had been reached promptly by the slightly reluctant but strong will of Captain Barton; he had been pondering on the whole situation, but at this point there is no other choice. The decision had been made since the moment Marolyn had been discovered. However much upsetting that the situation is, it is known by Captain Barton, and eventually Marolyn that she will have to die; there is no way around it. The stakes are too high, if Marolyn stays 7 innocent civilians will perish including herself, as a result. As the EDS flies through space Marolyn eventually comes to grasp with the reality of the fact that this is her final resting place, the place from which she will never return. It is in these moments that Captain Barton begins to perceive but never whole …show more content…
Godwin additionally uses statements such as: “I can go alone or take 7 others with me - is that the way it is” to audaciously outline Marolyn’s state and how she perceives her condition. This specific quote helps the reader understand that she has come to accept her fate and the unfortunate circumstances handed to her. She now understands the importance of Captain Barton's decision and why he is managing the situation the way he is. Godwin uses this variety of literature to twist the reader’s emotions from a feeling of sympathy in the beginning of the story, to a more understanding and rational view of