Captains Courageous

of her mother's car, it gave both her mother and stepfather quite a fright. While this search and rescue was underway, Mo's basic human needs, the major one being the need to use the restroom, escaped from her mind. So basically, the brave and courageous Mo needed coffee and a bathroom, her mother and stepfather needed a tow truck, and the poor little Neon needed a break. And as if an otherworldly god heard Mo's pleas, a tow truck appeared seemingly out of nowhere. Mo's mother and stepfather's…

the patches, trying to find an open area. After several hours of this, it is difficult to not think of early explorers like Shackleton and Carl Anton Larsen, with their ships stuck and crushed by the weight of the drifting sea ice. For 12 hours the captain moved the vessel methodically and deliberately through the maze until we hit open water once again, with a sigh of relief. This was my…

of age, Jacob Miller took up arms in the fight for independence. Jacob enlisted in July of 1775 in Northampton County, in the State of Pennsylvania. It was there, that he joined the 1st Pennsylvanian Regiment and served in a company commanded by Captain Charles Craig. Jacob served with this company for one year, after which he was regularly discharged. Immediately following his discharge, Jacob enlisted in the newly formed Baxter 's Battalion. General George Washington met with the…

Throughout history there were many heinous situations involving slavery that changed many perspectives on human rights. As the horrors of slavery were exhibited to citizens, many were petrified and some courageous, outspoken people fought to eliminate it. Frederick Douglass, a renowned freed slave became a prevalent abolitionist leader during the 19th century. In his lifetime, he became an influential persuasive public speaker and writer by publishing pieces that conveyed a distinct hatred and…

be found in Loewen’s book. Many history books state Columbus and his crew faced treacherous weather conditions during their voyage only a hero could overcome. However, his journal revealed calm seas and smooth sailing. Adding to the myth of his courageous, tremulous journey, textbooks often emphasized the disagreements between…

although that is not truly the person he is on the inside. Queequeg starts to feel sick and he feels as though death might be knocking at his door soon. Previously in the novel Queequeg is afraid of death and tries to ignore it. Queequeg becomes courageous and eventually decides to face death head on, “I felt a melting in me. No more my splintered heart and maddened hand were turned against the wolfish world. This soothing savage had redeemed it” (Melville 53). He is preparing his coffin and…

end of the play. Before she retracts her admission of guilt Joan states, “And that is Joan, and no other one. Certainly not one sitting placid in her convent, pasty-faced and going to pieces in comfort” (Anouilh, 31). However, Anouilh betrays the courageous and confident nature of Joan by portraying her as a reluctant and timid girl who used her femininity in order to secure what she…

Shays’ Rebellion is a very controversial topic to discuss. There are many event that lead up to this famous rebellion. Daniel Shay led many farmers to rebel against tax collectors. The American Revolution made conflict begin among many. After fighting, Daniel Shay came home and then led this famous rebellion. With Shays’ Rebellion, there were many questions and opinions then and also now. Daniel Shays Daniel Shays was born in 1747, being the second child out of (what would be) six children. His…

A heroic story told on dog guide.net in the year 2000 on August fourteenth created through KidzSource tells the story of a German shepherd dog who saves the lives of her beloved family. “Shelby became the 45th Skippy Dog Hero of the Year for saving two adults and two children from carbon monoxide poisoning. The dog (with her keen sense of smell) was the first to detect the rising C0 levels while the rest of the family was asleep, nudging each of them out of their sleep and refused to stop…

To begin, The Odyssey, an epic written by Homer, is about a captain called Odysseus who put his curiosity before the safety of his 12 loyal men. For example, Odysseus states, “At first my men begged me to take some cheeses and go… But I would not listen, though it would have been best, wishing to see the giant himself…