Friday, November 16, 2007

Robinson Crusoe chapter 4

In London, Robinson met captain Culpeper who had just returned from Africa. He asked Robinson if he would like to join his crew. Robinson agreed. Captain Culpeper taught Robinson many things that a sailor needed to learn. Captain Culpeper also gave Robinson some items that he could trade . On a journey, Robinson had a fever . A few days later he recovered. Captain Culpeper had the same fever but sadly he died. Robinson kept his own fortune with Culpeper's widow.

Robinson Crusoe chapter 3

Few days later, the crew anchored at Yarmouth as the wind was blowing in a different direcion and the crew could not continue the journey. 1 week later, the wind had finally blown to the correct direction but the wind was very strong . The crew continued the journey. Their boat was damaged along the way. It was a miracle that there was a rescue boat. The crew watched as 1 of the crew members threw the rope to the man in the rescue boat. The crew sailed back to Yarmouth. At Yarmouth, John's father said Robinson should not be a sailor because sailing can put your life in danger . Robinson did not want to go home as a failure, so he followed the crew to London.

Robinson Crusoe chapter 2

One year later, his father sent him to the town Hull to run some errands for him. While runing the errands, he met his friend John whose father is a captain of a ship going to London. His friend found a spot for Robinson.Early in the morning the next day, he left with John. He felt seasick . The waves were as smooth as grass the next day.

Robinson Crusoe chapter 1

Robinson Crusoe has two brothers. He was the youngest in the family. His eldest brother died in a war when he was fighting against Spain. He second brother left one day and never came back. His parents took lots of care because they did not want their youngest child to be missing. Robinson wanted to be a sailor but his parents did not let him be one. Robinson's parents said no because sailing is very dangerous and they did not want to lose him. His parents tried to change his mind but he still wanted to be a sailor.