The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle - Chapter 3 3. Several images in this chapter are quite frightening. A. Which one do you feel was most frightening? B. How does the author use vivid language to create these images? C. Predict what these images may have to do with future events.
A. The most frightening image in this chapter is the sight of Mr. Hollybrass hanging from the yardarm.
B. The author uses vivid language to create this image by describing Mr. Hollybrass's lifeless body swinging back and forth, the blackness of his face, and the creaking sound of the ropes. These details paint a clear and terrifying picture in the reader's mind.
C. These images may foreshadow future events of danger, violence, and the potential for loss of life aboard the ship. The sight of a crew member hanging could be a sign of the harsh conditions and ruthless discipline that exists on the ship. It suggests that further hardships and sinister incidents may occur throughout the journey.