The final blog post is a choice of activities: 1. Write a prediction as to what will happen to the character next (The missing chapter). 2. Write a letter to the character . Include any questions that you may want to ask the character, provide specific evidence from the novel. 3. Write a letter to author. Information that could be included.. Where did the author get their ideas? What inspired them to write the novel? Questions that you may have? Minimum requirements - 3 well structured paragraphs.
- Dear Mr. Andrew Jaggery,
My name is Jared Matthews from Oxford University, and I am a student studying psychology. I have heard your case through my dear cousin Barlow. He has written me a letter about his journey to Providence from England. He has told me the whole story from the start to the end. Yes, about the death of Mr. Hollybrass, and the total truth. I am very interested in you, and not really the crew or the unnatural girl. They might seem a bit rude, but I have some very important questions for you. They are pretty basic.
So my first question is - what do you think of that unnatural Charlotte Doyle and did you ever on the voyage happen to like her? Listening to what Barlow had told me, he makes her sound as if she's a good girl, but I don't really think so. I mean the way she acted at the start of the voyage, what is that if not spoiled? Barlow has told me that she had not approved the ship or the crew and had only liked you at first because you were all nice dressed and you acted like you were from the high society world. Also Barlow later mentioned that she's just a talented girl, but I think she is totally unnatural. I wonder how many high society girls can use a knife so well with just a quick instruction. I have just read the words, unlike you who have lived it. Could you please tell me how she really was?
Here is my second thought. I think of the Doyle girl as unnatural, but that does not stop me from thinking that you could have been a bit more smart. There are several times where I think that you did not act the smartest (please do not be offended). First of all, when I read that you killed the first mate, I was shocked by your stupidity because in my opinion that was a horrible choice to make since I thought that someone would take it as suspicious since it had happened in the middle of the storm. But what I considered even more stupid was the fact that you chose to blame it on the unnatural girl. Of course the story would be very believable since it was her dirk, but did you really think that you would be able to get away with it completely without the girl ever noticing? I do not know what you were thinking, but as soon as I read that part I thought that the Doyle girl would somehow stand up and win against you. But anyway my question is, what were you exactly thinking and what were you expecting when you made these choices? You clearly had not made the brightest choices like killing Cranick and Hollybrass. You ought to have expected someone to dislike your actions.
And this is my last question. What were you hoping to gain from the voyage in the first place? And didn't you ever doubt Keetch? After all, Keetch could have told the crew about everything including the fact that you blackmailed him. You might have blackmailed him, but that doesn't necessarily mean he would just keep his mouth shut. According to Barlow he was always nervous and unsure. What made you so confident that you had perfect control over Keetch? I would like to know. So back to the other question. What were you hoping to get? Is it that you just love sailing so much or is there another reason as I am expecting? This doesn't have anything to do with the ironic voyage itself, but may I ask what has inspired you to become captain? Is it because you like order and you like to be at the top and control other people? That is what I am guessing so far but I would like to have the exact words from you.
Now, I hope I haven't disturbed you so much. I really hope for a reply from you, since I am doing a very big project. Although you don't exactly have to, I would appreciate it very much. One last thing to say, if you're having troubles with your mind because of my letter or anything else, please do not hesitate to contact me. We have very skilled doctors. Oxford University, Block F, Room 258.
Sincerely, Jared Matthews
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