Or importantly,Īcknowledge the possibility that you might have a weak argument. Is being respectful." If you can't find evidenceįor your assertion, first, try searching in aĭifferent part of the book. Most specific details that say, "Oh, yes, here is where the captain is being mean. That prove your point? Which are the strongest, So how do we find those details? First, you have to seek out parts of the book where the captain and the main character interact. I have to back thatĪssertion up with evidence. So I'm gonna write that my argument is that the captain's behavior changes towards the MC, the main character. Including the main character with respect and courtesy. He's really unkind to the main character in the beginning of the book, but changes by the end of the book and treats everyone, Of this pirate ship, let's just say, I guess, he's a birdman. It can't just be, "This is a feeling I have." It has to be, "My feelingĪbout this is backed up by this specific evidence." Say you're trying to be make an argument in a book that the captain Inferences back to explicit or implicit evidence in the text. So your responsibility is to tie those conclusions or Both explicit, that is stated in the text, or implicit or based on clues And those must be built on the back of evidence. When you're talking about a text and making arguments about it, in order to successfullyīuild that argument, you must make inferencesĪnd draw conclusions. Yes, we're talking about citing evidence in literary analysis. Or even anything that wouldn'tĪppear in a G-rated movie, but it will contain explicit evidence. Uh, okay, not in the way you're thinking. The following videoĬontains explicit content. Together, they sailed the seas as a team, with Captain Bigsby leading them with kindness and fairness. She knew that she had earned his respect and that she had helped him become a better person. He had learned that it was important to recognize the potential in others, and he had changed for the better.Įniola was glad to see Captain Bigsby's transformation and was grateful for his apology. I was wrong, and I have been a jerk, and I am sorry."įrom that moment on, Captain Bigsby treated Eniola, and everyone else on the ship, with much greater respect and courtesy. You showed no fear when you punched that kraken, and more importantly, you showed no fear when you stood up to me. Captain Bigsby was amazed by her bravery and realized that he had been wrong about her all along.Īfter tending to Eniola's broken leg, Captain Bigsby apologized to her saying, "Eniola, that was some mighty fine pirating you did. That day Eniola proved her worth and saved them all by punching a giant octopus monster. She had faced down her fears and come out victorious. And finally, after what felt like hours of battling, the monster gave up and slunk away into the night.Įniola was left standing there, breathing heavily and feeling more alive than she had in years. She punched and kicked the monster, dodging its attacks as best she could. Eniola couldn't believe it - she had never been the type to jump into action like this before.īut as the storm raged on around her, Eniola realized that she had to keep fighting. To her surprise, the monster stumbled back, surprised by her sudden attack. Without thinking, she launched herself at the monster, throwing a punch right at its face. Something big and terrifying."A kraken" She thought to herself. She saw something out of the corner of her eye. The sky was getting darker and darker, and she knew a storm was coming. One day, Eniola was watching the deck after a long day at work. One day however eniola forgot to clean the portholes, and when she tried to correct him about her name, he snapped at her, "Does it look like I care?" Eniola was taken aback by his behavior and tried her best to ignore his rudeness. So she worked tirelessly, day and night, always striving to do better. She knew that she had to prove herself to the captain and earn his respect. He would often belittle her in front of the crew and make her do the most menial tasks on the ship.ĭespite the challenges, Eniola refused to give up. But she had never anticipated the harsh reality of life at sea with Captain Bigsby. But what he was known for most was his dismissive and rude attitude towards his crew members, especially towards Eniola, who had just joined the crew.Įniola was a young woman who had always dreamed of sailing the seas and becoming a pirate. He was feared by many, with his sharp talons and piercing gaze. Captain Bigsby was a birdman and the captain of the pirate ship Albatross.
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