Endurance, Part VI- Chapters 4-6, Literary Term- Round Character

The last three chapters of Part VI begin with the crew of the Caird experiencing positive weather for two days and they have covered over half the distance to South Georgia. They experience even more high waves and strong winds. Their water supply begins to run dangerously low. Land is spotted and they spend a few days trying to reach land. After many struggles through storms, winds, and waves the Caird makes it to the beaches of South Georgia.

"Crean asked Shackleton what he should do, and Shackleton, rather snappishly, replied that there was obviously nothing they could do-- it was the only water they had, and they would have to use it." This quote found on page 240 shows that the tensions are high between the small crew of the Caird. The weather, lack of water, and anticipation for land has caused the crew to act nasty toward each other. I can relate to this because I can become very grouchy toward others when I become annoyed.

On page 240 Shackleton acts out in an odd manner, "The strain on Shackleton was so great that he lost his temper over a trivial incident... then he leaped to his feet, swearing and batting furiously at the bird with his arms." This passage shows that Shackleton is a round character because his attitude changed from calm and relaxed, to tense and frustrated.