Increasing Frustration

Part One, Chapter Seven: Increasing Frustration

Term: exclamatory sentence

Chapter seven of Endurance discusses the crew's struggle to recover after a three-day attack on the ship. The attack left the men tired and on edge. They tried their best to maintain a positive outlook on things, but the pressure and frustration was getting to them. While the Endurance was trapped in a huge drift of ice, the men could only wait in helpless, frustrating uncertainty. Frank Worsley, another captain alongside Shackleton, made his frustration known in his diary when he said, "No animal life observed-no land- no nothing!!!" (Lansing 53). The crew members had not eaten any fresh meat for five months. They were desperately searching for any signs of seals or any other sea animals. Throughout this chapter, the Endurance survived yet another attack from the sea, and the ship was able to break free from the surrounding pack of ice. The spirits of the men rose slightly, but they knew that more pressure was on its way. Frank Worsley's exclamatory remark in his diary expresses the true feelings of dissatisfaction and setback not only in himself, but also in every other member on board the Endurance.When reading this chapter, I remind myself not to get too frustrated and discouraged during times of hardship and struggle. It is acceptable to display emotions of anger and stress, but I must never let my emotions get the best of me. This chapter reminds me that I must always try my best to remain calm and collective during even the hardest times that I am faced with throughout life's journey.