Most recent public comments by Shannen Ney https://nowcomment.com/users/34108 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908712 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908712 Irrevocably: In a way that cannot be changed, reversed, or recovered Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:38:06 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908711 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908711 Trifling: Having little value or importance. This word is used to describe how grateful the stranger is to the crew even for the smallest deed Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:34:51 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908710 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908710 After the man gave his concerns to come on board the ship Walton shows him a tremendous amount of compassion Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:32:39 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908709 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908709 After hearing that the boat is heading toward the North Pole, he still agrees to come aboard. This is the first sight of the man of ambition Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:29:35 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908707 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908707 It is strange for Walton to run into a man from Europe in the North Pole. He had to wonder what a man from Europe was doing in the North Pole? Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:26:44 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908706 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908706 Walton still stuck to what he promised his sister and through all this he stayed prudent and careful of his surroundings Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:24:47 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908705 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908705 He is being very detailed and organized with his dates and his details when telling his sister what has happened Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:22:35 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908704 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908704 The strange shows up by how Waltons mood changed. He usually tells his sister everything but he is being secretive and is not wanting to tell his sister what happened Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:20:58 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908702 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908702 He is very loyal and shows much respect and love to his family and sister in particular, yet he still leaves on his journey. It shows how much the journey meant to Walton. Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:16:32 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908700 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908700 Testimonies: A written or verbal statement Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:13:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908699 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908699 His ambition is to explore the pathless sea, and to triumph receiving glory afterward. I do not think his ambition is noble because it is more selfish than anything else. It could benefit other people, but that is not why he is on this journey Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:12:15 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908698 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908698 I feel like being "cool, preserving, and prudent" wasn't too hard for him because that was a big part of his personality. Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:08:22 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908697 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908697 Gale: A gale is a very strong wind or burst of burst of sound. Walton is saying the strong winds and leaks are common while sailing. Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:05:59 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908696 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908696 This is what I think the scenery looked like http://www.theblaze.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/shutterstock_161737412.jpg Tue, 26 Dec 2017 22:01:46 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908695 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908695 He has encountered a merchant ship on his journey, so he hasn't gone far enough to be out of contact. So where is he so far in his journey? Tue, 26 Dec 2017 21:51:01 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908694 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87611?scroll_to=908694 The mood of this letter described by this sentence is "haste". He is quickly writing, and because of this the entire letter feels rushed. A second mood would be happiness. He is enjoying the voyage and is in good spirits Tue, 26 Dec 2017 21:46:35 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903147 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903147 Once again, he is stressing that he will be safe. I think he is trying to convince himself more than the person he is talking to Wed, 13 Dec 2017 22:11:29 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903146 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903146 We see how determined he is still. He is still fixed on getting to his destination. That could be a Byronic trait. Persevering through the hard winter in order to reach his destination in the spring. Wed, 13 Dec 2017 22:09:16 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903144 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903144 Inexorable: Impossible to stop or change. Walton was using this word to describe the background story of one of the sailors he hired Wed, 13 Dec 2017 22:04:52 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903143 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903143 He is getting ready to leave on another journey. I think he should prioritize and put his family and friends in front of traveling. Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:35:42 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903142 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903142 Here Walton describes a realistic point of view about the journey. What happened to his major plans that he mentioned in the first letter? Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:46:33 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903141 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903141 The Byronic Hero is the man that Walton heard about who gave up the woman he loved because she loved someone else. But more than that he gave up his home and money to both of them so that they would be happy even though he ended up with nothing Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:43:35 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903140 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903140 Ardent means to be enthusiastic or passionate. In this sentence what Robert means is how he gets caught up in his 'passionate' emotions too easily during hard times. Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:38:49 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903139 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903139 So if he wanted a friend with a capacious mind, does that mean he wanted someone who knew a lot or nothing at all? Since the word means roomy or lots of space Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:36:07 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903136 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903136 Injunction means to warn or order. So his father was in a way commanding him not to go Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:20:17 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903135 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903135 He might be saying that his education was neglected due to his many voyages. Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:16:22 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903134 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903134 He asks his sister to save him, what does he mean by that? Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:06:58 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903133 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903133 He expresses that his spirits are often depressed. Could he be so set on making this journey and discovering something new in order to aid his depressed self? Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:01:48 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903132 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903132 If right at the beginning of his letter, he is trying to convince his sister that he is and will be in good hands, maybe he is trying to convince himself. Like self assurance by telling his sister he will be fine Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:11:52 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903131 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903131 The attitude of Robert Walton towards the quest are confidence and optimism. These details suggest the character of Walton are daring and outgoing. Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:46:46 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903130 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903130 His goal was to "tread a land never before imprinted by the foot of man" This also shows how ambitious he was. He wanted to discover something new. Perhaps be remembered for something he discovered Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:42:32 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903127 https://nowcomment.com/documents/87610?scroll_to=903127 Phenomena: A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen. Especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. Further into the sentence the word, "undoubtedly" is used. Phenomena is most commonly used when talking about something that has happened but when they are questioned why or if it really did happen. It just makes me curious to why it was this word in particular when a clearer word could have been used Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:25:51 -0500