43 pages • 1 hour read
David GrannThe Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2023A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Essay Topics
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Why did the Wager crash? Was the expedition of the Wager destined to fail? Why or why not?
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Why would someone want to join the British navy in the 1700s? What are the advantages and disadvantages of a career in the navy during this time?
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What are three ways that racism and colonialism impacted what happened with the Wager’s crew and how they perceived their experiences? How did colonialism and racism impact events surrounding the Wager and the accounts emerging from them?
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