Song Title: The Wreck of the Edmung Fitzgerald
Song Artist: Gordon Lightfoot
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Plot:
A big boat named the "Edmund Fitzgerald" is a tanker and is carrying tons or iron and ore on Lake Superior. They are headed to Cleveland when the big winds come in and they realize this could be a dangerous trip. The captain is very experienced, but these winds are pretty harsh. The boat ends up sinking, and everyone dies. It is very sad.
Characters:
The Captain
The Cook
The Crew
The Women and Children of the crew
Gales of November
Conflict:
They are out on Lake Superior when the gales of November come in and the waves and winds are very deadly. They have to make it to where their going, but the conditions are to harsh and might be to rough. They can't end up making it and they all day because their boat sinks.
Theme:
Bad Weather Kills.
Very Storms seas can be very dangerous.
Setting:
Lake Superior
November
On the Boat
November 10, 1975
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hhhmmmhmhmh....very interesting story. I like it. it's like one of those series of unfortante events books where nothing goes right. the theme though, i would say its more "even if you think you can handle something you may not be able to"? but it's cool. thanks for being a champ.
ReplyDeleteUUuuuuhhhhh sad song gangasta! Why did you pick that? I mean thats depressing. Oh well its just a song. You did good. Maybe i tich more detail next time. Love you thug!!!!!!!!!
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