How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
"I am a punctilious man, Miss Doyle. Without order, there is chaos. Chaos on shipboard is sailing without a rudder." (5.56)
The captain often describes himself and his system of rules as "punctilious." This choice of words is significant, as "punctilious" (SAT word much?) is simply a polite way of saying that Jaggery is a bit of a tyrant when it comes to rules and order. Why does the captain feel the need to dress up his language? Also, what is it exactly that the captain is so afraid of? Might there be another word to describe what he thinks of as "chaos"?
Quote #5
"'Fair?' he echoed, his voice thick with derision. 'Fair? These men meant to murder me and no doubt you, Miss Doyle, and you talk of fair? If it's fairness you want, I could quote you chapter and line of the admiralty codes that say I'd serve justice best by shooting the cur.'" (11.48)
As his reference to the "admiralty codes" indicates, there are rules in place that uphold, support, and perhaps even create the kind of cruelty that Captain Jaggery practices. Is the problem, then, really with Captain Jaggery or is it more with the system that promotes him?
Quote #6
But I, in a rage myself, wouldn't give way. "I can't wait till Providence!" I shouted at him. "I'll go right to the courts! You won't be captain long! You'll be seen by everyone as the cruel despot you are!" And I spat upon the deck by his boots. (14.85)
Charlotte's new position as a member of the crew has given her courage (and fueled her temper), and she now directly challenges the kind of order imposed by Captain Jaggery. Do you think, though, that the courts would take her complaints seriously? Why or why not?