The last two chapters of Part II begins with listing the chores the crew accomplish everyday around camp. Most of the crew is preparing the three boats for when the chance of open water occurs. Then the floes begin to drift too far east so Shackleton decides to begin their journey west. After a few days of heading west the crew is halted due to the ice not being stable enough to cross. Many negative events occur in these three chapters including: the Endurance finally sinks, McNeish tries mutiny, and the crew is now trapped because of the disintegrated floes.
A quote I found on page 83 is by Shackleton, "'She's going, boys!'" These three small words meant a great deal to the crew. This meant that the last bit of civilization within miles of their location was gone. The morality of the crew would drop greatly knowing that they were now alone and abandoned in the middle of uncharged land (water). This small phrase had great meaning behind it such as phrases used in everyday life. Phrases such as "I like you" or "I hate you" or even "I love you" are used by my friends and family. Whether in times of distress or happiness, these small phrases have deep meaning behind them and can evoke strong feelings.
"The final loss of the Endurance was a shock in that it severed what had seemed their last tie with civilization. It was a finality. The ship had been a symbol, a tangible, physical symbol that linked them with the outside world." This passage from page 84 clearly states that the Endurance was a symbol to the crew that use to inhabit her. The Endurance was not only a ship, but she was also a symbol assurance, morality, and stability.
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