Captain Courageous: question 8

Captain Courageous: question 8

Even though the book I chose to read has many characters, there is one that many can arguable believe that is the main one. In the book captain courageous, a spoiled rich child (known as Henry) falls off a ship but is rescued by a crew of fishermen. Before he fell off deck, he had a horrible character. He behaved as if the entire world was to adore and respect him as a master. His mother never wanted him to feel any sort of misery or discomfort, and so with the loads of money his parents had, they provided him whatever he desired. He got entertainment from others suffering, since he wished the big ship which he was riding to Europe was capable of rushing the small fishing boats in the dense fog. His nasty spoiled attitude caused him to speak in a very rude manner to the crew that just saved him right after they saved him.

“The captain wishes to see you… then tell him to come to me. Tell him to sail back to America. My father is a millionaire and certainly will pay you back. The sooner you get me there, the more you will be paid.”(pg 31)

With Henry’s lack of cooperation, attitude and rudeness the crew doubted he was truly being honest. They said that if he could somehow prove such as showing them a huge chunk of cash, then they will reconsider. But due to Henry’s fall, all fell out of his pocket and into the sea. Because of his poor character, he decided to use a scapegoat. He accused the crew of being responsible of the disappearance of his pocket money which was almost two hundred. But now he is loosing his power. No longer will he be in charged. Henry has no knowledge relating to the sea, how to use it and how to survive. Though he speaks English much more better and has a better idea due to his expensive education, he will no manage to survive at sea alone. He will need to change his additude towards the captain and get some discipline.