From page 221 to 250, the whole plot is directly related to this boat. In fact, this boat and the beach is the main setting of this week's story. Let me explain this scene in detail.
"Below them a hook of land shrouded in the dark scud blowing down the shore and beyond that lying half over and awash the shape of a sailbot's hull." (pg.221)
In page 221, the boat first appears in the sight of the man and the boy. As for the quote, 'hook of land', I assumed it was the shape of the land where the boat is located. So, I drew the coast line in a hook shape, as you can see. And then when the quote said, 'scud blowing down the shore', I decided to describe the wind by a flapping sail. Also I made the sail ripped off in order to create a sense of devastation and provide the feeling of apocalypse. That's why I also made the windows broken too. However the last quote, 'half over and awash', is something that I failed to describe. I knew I had to draw it half-sunken but as I concentrated on drawing, I realized that I only immersed 20% of the hull. So please don't entirely rely on my drawing.
"Pajaro de Esperanza"(pg.223)
This is the name of the boat. In page 223 when the man reached the boat, swimming, he saw the name of the boat in gilt lettering. In the picture, yeah, it doesn't really glitter but as you know, the gilt must have been rusted and covered with years of ashes. So I left the letters dull on the hull.
Moreover I also drew the grasses along the beach. I couldn't exactly find where the existance of grass is clarifed but as you read, I'm sure you could see a lot of references of grass.
Again, this is the main setting of this week's story. The man swam to the boat to grab things as much as he could. He didn't find much of useful things but the profit wasn't too bad. For instance he found a first aid kit, 50-foot long rope and a flaregun. He also found some canned goods but they didn't look so fine. Anyway after the scavenging, he set a fire at the beach and stays there for a while. The reason why he didn't move anyfurther was that the boy was sick. It seemed like the boy became ill after swimming in the ice-cold ocean water.
This is the summary of what happened in the beach. Nothing so important has happened again, except the boy became ill and the man's condition kept getting worse. The next 40 pages will put this story to an end and I wonder how the author will finish this story up so soon.
We'll see.
Wow! Every time I click on yours, I can't help myself wondering what you've drawn this time. This picture, the picture of the boat, even if you say there are some defects, is just AWESOME! You read the book closely and tried your best to draw exactly how the boat is sunken. I mean, how can you catch all that small details! I'm really impressed. I wish I had your artistic abilities.
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It surprises me to see your picture. I think it's incredible. Sometimes it's like you've seen the real situation and your drawings definitely help me to understand the whole flow of the book much better. Actually I don't pay that much when reading these kinds of scene;; and it's great to have someone in the class who is good at describing things!
ReplyDeleteAnyway your boat emphasizes the gray and dark atmosphere which impressed me alot.
Wow~ Again, for a thousand times, Great Drawing! But for me, today was different for me because, I was kind of confused about the boat scene. I couldn't get whether they were on the boat or not. And, since I really suck at gathering facts and creating an image in my head, I really want to thank you for your drawing!^&^ Thank you~ I'll look forward to your next drawing and summary~ (Did I say that a thousand times,too?ㅜㅜ)
ReplyDeleteAgain and again, I can't help clicking on your post expecting to see your drawing:D Again, I enjoyed watching and reading your work. Thank you for your work!
ReplyDeleteI, just like you, wonder how the author would finish this novel. I was surprised that the story came to have less tension and action comparted to the former pages. Will the ending be dramatic or dry- we'd wait to see.
I agree with your idea that the boat is the main setting in this week's assignment. It sure saved the man and the boy! Well, to be sincere, I also tried to draw a picture this week, but I gave it up- since I couldn't know where to start.. Once again, I was amazed to your drawing skill.
ReplyDeleteWell, about the ending of the story, I can't predict it, but I hope it to be a happy ending.
Your art really seems to help and inspire your classmates--especially considering all your attention to the details in the book. Good work.
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