Shipwreck at the Shipwreck at the Bottom of the Bottom of the

WorldWorldBy:Jennifer Armstrong

Jennifer ArmstrongJennifer Armstrong was born on May 19, 1961 in

Salem, New York.By the age of 6, she knew she was going to be an

author.She would spend countless hours writing

adventure stories and acting them out.She went to Smith College in Massachusetts.After graduating from college, Armstrong began to

write her own books.Since then, she has written, easy readers, chapter

books, and young adult novels. nonfiction.

Protagonist The protagonist in this book is Sir Ernest Henry

Shackleton.He’s the protagonist, because everybody

respected him, and he was a great leader.

Antagonist The antagonist in the story is Frank Worsley. He’s the antagonist, because he was stubborn.He was suffering from depression and other

mental issues, so he would get into standoffs with other people.

My Favorite CharacterMy favorite character is Sir Ernest Henry

Shackleton. He has great leadership skills.He was looked up to.

My Least Favorite CharacterMy least favorite character is Frank Worsley. He’s my least favorite, because of how

stubborn he was.

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ExpositionThe characters are: Sir Ernest Shackleton,

Frank Wild, Frank Worsley, Hubert Hudson, Lionel Greenstreet, Thomas Crean, Alfred Cheetham, Louis Rickinson, and A.J Kerr.

Sir Ernest Shackleton wanted to cross the Antarctic continent, so he decided to go down there with his crew in 1914.

Rising ActionThe rising action happens when they arrive at

Antarctica. After exploring the continent a little bit, The

Endurance got stuck in some ice pack.It was nearly impossible to get the ship out.

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ClimaxAfter being stuck in the ice for 7 months, The

Endurance just crushed in the ice, leaving only 2 life boats.

The crew had to fight for survival.They had to watch out for predators, like killer whales

and leopard seals.They had to kill and eat any animal that they saw.They had to hike for miles, setting up a new campsite

every day or so.After days of hiking, they finally found some water to

put their life boats on.But the boats got stuck in some floe (A flat mass of ice

floating at sea.) 9

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Falling ActionAfter weeks of suffering, the crew finally escaped

the floe.Shackleton decided to take his crew to a small

island called Elephant Island.It was a 600 mile trip.After staying a night at Elephant Island, Shackleton

decided that he needed to get some help.So he and Thomas Crean took one of the lifeboats

to get some help.They were heading to a whaling station on South

Georgia Island.

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ResolutionAfter a 10 day trip, the two men finally

reached South Georgia Island.After spending the night there, Shackleton

took a bigger boat back to Elephant Island to pick up his men.

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SettingTime Period: This book took place in 1914. This

is important, because no one has ever crossed Antarctica in this time period.

Place: Most of this book takes place in Antarctica. This is important, because that’s where the crew had to fight for survival.

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ThemesSuffering: The whole crew was suffering

throughout the whole trip from constipation and dehydration.

Survival: They were fighting for survival in Antarctica.

Journey: Most of this story was a journey.

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My RatingMy rating of this book is a 7/10.It had a lot of sailor lingo in it, so it took me

while to understand it.But overall, it was a great book.

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Social IssueThe social issue that I picked is depression.Depression is a serious biologic disease that

affects millions of people each year. (pristiq.com)

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SymptomsSymptoms vary for different people. Constant SadnessIrritabilityHopelessnessTrouble SleepingFatigueFeeling WorthlessDifficulty ConcentratingLoss of interest in favorite activities(pristiq.com)

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Three Main Types of Depression

DepDepressMajor/Clinical Depression: This occurs with

certain symptoms that last for most of the day, nearly everyday for at least two weeks.

Dysthymic Disorder: Nearly constant depressed mood for at least 2 years, with certain symptoms.

Manic Depression: This kind of depression includes periods of mania (Irritable mood) and depression.

(Depression-help-resource.com)

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What Causes Depression?Abuse: Physical, sexual, or emotional abuse

can cause depression later in life.Conflict: Depression may result from personal

conflicts with family members or friends.Substance Abuse: Nearly 30% of people with

substance abuse problems also have major depression issues.

(webmd.com)

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TreatmentsAntidepressants: Most of them treat

depression by affecting the levels of a neurotransmitter called serotonin (Which is involved in sleep, memory, and depression).

Psychotherapy: “Talk Therapy” can be very helpful for people with depression.

Healthy Living: Maintaining proper sleep and eating a well balanced diet can give some relief of depression symptoms.

(pristiq.com)

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SongI chose “Yesterday” by the Beatles.I chose this song because it’s about how a breakup can put

a person in a funk.

Why she

Had to go I don't know, she wouldn't say.

I said,

Something wrong, now I long for yesterday.

Yesterday,

Love was such an easy game to play,

Now I need a place to hide away,

Oh, I believe in yesterday.

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Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q50lUfVM-O

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Statistics/Interesting FactsOut of the estimated 17.5 million Americans who

suffer from some type of depression, 9.2 million of them have major or clinical depression.

Two-Thirds of people that are suffering from depression do not seek medical treatment.

80% of all people with clinical/major depression who have received treatment significantly improve their lives.

Women experience depression about twice as often as men.

(upliftprogram.com)

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Sourcespristiq.comdepression-help-resource.comwebmd.comhttp://www.spike.com/blog/top-11-most/

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