A Hero's Journey To The Sea Chapter 3 Questions And Answers
Chapter 3 Synopsis: Setting the stage for life aboard the ship. Fleshing out Cassie's character. Cassie's instructions from her father.
Papa taught me about taking sun sights and navigation, even navigating by the night stars. It is a job I love since I’m not much for sewing and tatting, and other jobs the weaker sex is supposed to enjoy. Also, I love maths, so Papa even turned over most of the navigating to me while offshore once he decided I am capable, and only checks behind me now and again to make sure I am not too sloppy with the chore. When closer to shore, my father always makes a point to check behind me on every watch, explaining it is only necessary and prudent to double-check things when so close to shore. He almost never finds anything to correct though.
And I can splice a line or heave a sounding lead with the best of them. I can 'hand, reef and steer' too if need be, although I seldom go aloft to work with the men. Papa does not think that is proper for one of the female sex, and I must wear men's trousers when I do go aloft. I have spent my time in the galley too, cooking for the ship, though that may be my least favorite ship's chore. I guess I am just what some folks might call a Tomboy at heart but I do not mind that. I am exactly who I wish to be with no apologies to anyone, just as my father and mother have taught me. …show more content…
My brother Seth and I explored the town and surroundings during the day, even though both of us have called there before. There seems always new discoveries to be made no matter where you light. During the those three evenings ashore my father took me aside in private each night to most strictly instruct me on my duties and responsibilities for the voyage to Canton - the ship's ultimate destination - and for our return to Valparaiso via stopovers in the Sandwich Isles for re-provisioning for each leg, outbound and
Papa taught me about taking sun sights and navigation, even navigating by the night stars. It is a job I love since I’m not much for sewing and tatting, and other jobs the weaker sex is supposed to enjoy. Also, I love maths, so Papa even turned over most of the navigating to me while offshore once he decided I am capable, and only checks behind me now and again to make sure I am not too sloppy with the chore. When closer to shore, my father always makes a point to check behind me on every watch, explaining it is only necessary and prudent to double-check things when so close to shore. He almost never finds anything to correct though.
And I can splice a line or heave a sounding lead with the best of them. I can 'hand, reef and steer' too if need be, although I seldom go aloft to work with the men. Papa does not think that is proper for one of the female sex, and I must wear men's trousers when I do go aloft. I have spent my time in the galley too, cooking for the ship, though that may be my least favorite ship's chore. I guess I am just what some folks might call a Tomboy at heart but I do not mind that. I am exactly who I wish to be with no apologies to anyone, just as my father and mother have taught me. …show more content…
My brother Seth and I explored the town and surroundings during the day, even though both of us have called there before. There seems always new discoveries to be made no matter where you light. During the those three evenings ashore my father took me aside in private each night to most strictly instruct me on my duties and responsibilities for the voyage to Canton - the ship's ultimate destination - and for our return to Valparaiso via stopovers in the Sandwich Isles for re-provisioning for each leg, outbound and