Why is Mrs. Keeney on the ship? How does this information influence your opinion about the conflict between the captain and his wife?

According to the Steward, Captain Keeney refuses to turn back because he is determined to get more oil first. Mrs. Keeney, as described in the stage directions when she first appears is nervous, unhappy, and submissive. Mrs. Keeney admits to her husband that she expected to enjoy the voyage, but instead she feels like a prisoner. Mrs. Keeney sees that her husband is a hard man who can be brutal toward his crew in pursuit of his goal. Keeney's pride pushes him to put his goal of getting the oil ahead of any feelings for his wife. He needs to get the oil to feel strong and to prove himself. At the same time, he denies that his wife is really going mad because he can't believe she is actually losing her mind and because she insisted on making the voyage in the first place.

  plan: i will begin with a quotation about the importance of unity in a community. then, i will state my claim that an activity will unite our school by creating a shared vision, purpose, and direction. in the body, i will use three main points that describe the different avenues the students can take: through a variety of clubs, through a special event, or through an awareness week. i will provide evidence about other towns that have unity activities and the kinds of events that they include. pictures will illustrate my three main points in action. for the ending, i will restate the main idea in a new way and pose a question to keep the audience thinking. 

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