Oppressed by Captain Nemo, Ned Land sought liberty. Although Nemo gave the illusion of freedom through mobility on the ship, he had the control. Unhappy living in the Nautilus, Ned Land was constantly fighting to be free. Throughout the entire novel, we see the only one making an honest effort to escape is Ned Land. Freedom is necessary to live a fulfilling life.
During the initial capture, Ned Land was the most resistant. Both Aronnax and Conseil had showed little to no resistance. “Nevertheless, Ned Land, who was furious at what had happened, was giving full vent to his indignation” (51). He had even tried to escape that very day they were captured. Ned was willing to fight his way to freedom when Ned, Aronnax, and Conseil were captured by the …show more content…
“It must be at least two o’clock,” replied Conseil.
“How time flies on dry land!” exclaimed Ned Land with a sigh of regret. (159)
It was clear that Ned Land was unhappy being aboard the Nautilus. At the end of the novel, when a mysterious ship had appeared. Ned Land was willing to die than be stuck on the Nautilus any longer. “… ‘I hope she attacks this infernal Nautilus and, if necessary, sink us!’”(405). Ned Land is willing to risk his life in order to be free from “this infernal Nautilus” (405).
Aronnax and Ned Land both are prisoners; however, they have very different views on their situation. During their journey through the Red Sea, Aronnax tries to convince Ned Land that escaping would be a waste of such a unique opportunity, but Ned Land retorts with, “‘That’s all very well, but in my opinion, one cannot be happy unless he is free’” (227). Ned Land recognizes that they are trapped and cannot use their free will:
“But do you realize, Monsieur Aronnax,” the Canadian answered, “that we have been prisoners aboard the Nautilus for almost three months?”
“No, Ned. I did not realize it, and I do not wish to. I am neither counting the days nor the hours.”
“But when will it end?”
During the initial capture, Ned Land was the most resistant. Both Aronnax and Conseil had showed little to no resistance. “Nevertheless, Ned Land, who was furious at what had happened, was giving full vent to his indignation” (51). He had even tried to escape that very day they were captured. Ned was willing to fight his way to freedom when Ned, Aronnax, and Conseil were captured by the …show more content…
“It must be at least two o’clock,” replied Conseil.
“How time flies on dry land!” exclaimed Ned Land with a sigh of regret. (159)
It was clear that Ned Land was unhappy being aboard the Nautilus. At the end of the novel, when a mysterious ship had appeared. Ned Land was willing to die than be stuck on the Nautilus any longer. “… ‘I hope she attacks this infernal Nautilus and, if necessary, sink us!’”(405). Ned Land is willing to risk his life in order to be free from “this infernal Nautilus” (405).
Aronnax and Ned Land both are prisoners; however, they have very different views on their situation. During their journey through the Red Sea, Aronnax tries to convince Ned Land that escaping would be a waste of such a unique opportunity, but Ned Land retorts with, “‘That’s all very well, but in my opinion, one cannot be happy unless he is free’” (227). Ned Land recognizes that they are trapped and cannot use their free will:
“But do you realize, Monsieur Aronnax,” the Canadian answered, “that we have been prisoners aboard the Nautilus for almost three months?”
“No, Ned. I did not realize it, and I do not wish to. I am neither counting the days nor the hours.”
“But when will it end?”