How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
I ran my fingers through my hair but the gesture only reminded me I'd hacked it short. For a brief moment I caught a distant vision of myself as I had been before the Seahawk, before this tumultuous voyage. Was it days or years that had passed since? (16.78)
How was Charlotte's hair important to who she was? How is it now just as important to who she has become?
Quote #8
"Miss Doyle," he asked, with what I could have sworn was a slight smile about his lips, "do you desire to withdraw your claim to being a member of this crew? That is to say, do you wish to hide behind your father's name, and thus avoid judgment by these men?" (18.24)
The question of Charlotte's newfound independence starts to get tricky once she finds herself in Captain Jaggery's courtroom. The captain asks if Charlotte wishes to give up her place on the crew and instead use her father's name for protection. She, of course, says no. Why is it dangerous, though, that Charlotte is standing all by herself? She's innocent, right? Shouldn't that be enough? Or does justice sometimes depend not on what you do, but on who you are?
Quote #9
With a start – for it is a curious fact that I had not truly considered my family for a time – I began to contemplate an accounting to them of all that had happened – if I lived. With great vividness I pictured myself relating my adventure, while they, grouped about, listened in rapt, adoring attention, astonished yet proud of me. At the mere anticipation, my heart swelled with pride.
I was still basking in these dreams when I heard the sounds of someone approaching me. (20.34-35)
On the eve of the second mutiny, Charlotte imagines that her family will appreciate her adventures and will applaud her for the courageous person she has become over the past couple of months. She even sees herself as the object of their admiration. Note that the word "dreams" appears in this description. Is Charlotte being far too idealistic about how her family will respond to who she has become?