Blaine Meronk Essay

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The S.S. Guide Surviving the ship Blaine Meronk Table of Contents Know the ropes---------------------------------Page 1 Do what is commanded-------------------------Page 2 Ways To make a decent meal------------------Page 3 Be prepared for Captain's bizare behavior---Page 4 Know who to trust------------------------------Page 5 Keep emotions in------------------------------- Page 6 Free from being flogged-----------------------Page 7 How to treat the slaves----------------------- Page 8 Don't make mistakes---------------------------Page 9 About the Author-----------------------------Page 10 Page 1 Know the Ropes When Jessie was on the slave ship, he was told to know the ropes. The reason being is because one day he will…show more content…
When his mother told him to come straight back to the house aftr he got the candles from Aunt Agatha, he went the long way and was captured by Claudius and Purvis. Also, when Jessie didn't play his fife when Captain Cawthrowne instructed, he was whipped five times with the cat - o - nine. It would have been wise for Jessie to have done what was commanded. Page 3 Ways to make a decent meal On a slave ship, food wasn't to decent . So the crew had to find a way to make the grub taste better, or at least edible. Jessie was with Purvis and Purvis explained to Jessie the rock hard biscuts he was given, is to smash them into trivial bunches and eat them like that. To make the jerky less dense and easier to chew, Purvis said put the jerky in the mouth with some tea. If someone wants a pretty bad meal, ignore this. but if they want a good meal, keep this tip at handy. Page 4 Be prepared for captain's bizare behavior When Jessie was told to fetch a trunk out of Captain Cawthrone's cabin, Captain stopped him to play a game of guess. Jessie was impatient and was wondering whether to go leave or continue with Captain. He wasn't prepared for Captain to act nice and mess with him which stressed him out. Next time he should be

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