Nathaniel Philbrick's In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex tells the harrowing story of Nantucket whalers set adrift in the Pacific Ocean after their ship was sunk by a sperm whale. While lost at sea, the men eventually turn to cannibalism in order to survive. In a concise essay, illustrate the chain of events that led the whalers to consume their fellow crewmen, including the extreme physical conditions under which humans begin to consider such an act. Additionally, what were the long-term effects on the survivors of the tragedy? For example, what were the social implications of cannibalism in the 19th century?
Requirements:
- MLA format, including parenthetical citation
- 3-page minimum
- Include a works cited page
The best papers will:
- Stay within the parameters of the prompt
- Have a concise thesis
- Clearly support their thesis with solid evidence and a logical structure
- Properly cite evidence using MLA's paranthetical citation method
- Conclude with a summation of your points
- Be in proper MLA Style
Due: Th 10.03
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