In the chapter “We’re Here” is the section of the book that Harvey is introduced to the boat and the crew within the boat. Harvey tries to do everything in his authority to try and get the captain to take him back home to his family, but the crew doesn’t to drop everything just to take him back. So the captain offers Harvey a deal, if he stays with the crew and helps them achieve their goals, then he can return home and be with his family again. Harvey unwillingly accepts the offer and contributes to the voyage. I think the importance of this part of the book is it’s the first step that Harvey takes to becoming a man. He has to get over the fact that he can’t have whatever he wants without showing effort for wanting to achieve his goal. It
