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Captains Courageous Fact-Matching Game

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Summoning Knowledge...

About This Challenge

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Captains Courageous, a fact-matching game that challenges players to piece together important information fragments. In this game, players will use spells for hints and extra time to uncover the truth and solve the mystery.

  • Uncover important information fragments
  • Use spells for hints
  • Utilize extra time to solve the mystery
Need a Hint? View the Facts
  • - The story was first published in 1897.
  • - Captains Courageous is set primarily in the North Atlantic, specifically off the coast of Newfoundland.
  • - The protagonist, Harvey Cheyne, is the spoiled son of a wealthy businessman.
  • - Harvey falls overboard from a luxury ocean liner and is rescued by a fishing schooner.
  • - The captain of the schooner is named Disko Troop.
  • - Harvey initially struggles to adjust to life on the fishing boat, the We're Here.
  • - Harvey befriends a Portuguese fisherman named Manuel, who becomes a mentor figure.
  • - The crew of the We're Here teach Harvey the skills of fishing and the value of hard work.
  • - Harvey learns about the camaraderie and responsibilities of life at sea.
  • - The story explores themes of redemption, self-discovery, and personal growth.
  • - Harvey's father, Melvin Cheyne, is desperate to find his son and offers a reward for his safe return.
  • - Harvey's mother, Mrs. Cheyne, is initially portrayed as a cold and distant character.
  • - Harvey's experiences on the We're Here transform him into a more humble and compassionate person.
  • - The story highlights the harshness and dangers of life as a fisherman.
  • - Captains Courageous showcases the cultural diversity and unique characters found in the fishing community.
  • - The book emphasizes the importance of respecting nature and the sea.
  • - The novel was inspired by Kipling's own experiences on a fishing trip to the Grand Banks of Newfoundland.
  • - Captains Courageous was adapted into a successful film in 1937, starring Spencer Tracy as Manuel.
  • - The story has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the sea and its realistic portrayal of life on a fishing vessel.
  • - Captains Courageous continues to be regarded as a classic work of literature.

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