My 3 favorite parts of Twenty-thousand Leagues Under The Seas
For my lesson fifteen English essay, I was assigned to write an essay on my three favorite parts of Twenty-thousand Leagues Under The Seas, by, Jules Verne. In this book three people land on an interesting cetacean, starting an incredible adventure under the seas. I hope you enjoy. If you haven’t already read this book, then I recommend reading it. Jules Verne is truly a masterful author.
My first favorite part of this story is when the characters Ned Land, Professor Arounaux, and his manservant Constance, all get the exiting opportunity to take a break from the bonds of the Nautilus and take a short hunting trip on land. Ned, overjoyed at the prospect of possible escape and red meat eagerly jumps at the opportunity. During the exiting exploration they find bread fruit, coconuts, one drunk parrot, one boar, and they encounter some rather rude natives.
My second favorite part of this book is when Captain Nemo, the professor, Constance, and one other crew member leave the safety of the Nautilus on another hunting trip. But, Captain Nemo has vowed never to take another step on colonized soil again. So how, might you ask, can they go hunting? Well, this adventure takes place in an underwater jungle, with large seaweed towering above, and spongy algae underfoot, they walk through the water hunting for water animals and fish. I love this part mainly because the author describes this part so vividly the reader feels as though he/she is actually there with captain Nemo, watching for sharks, stepping over rocks, and dodging scuttling crabs.
My third favorite part of the book is when the captain takes the professor on an underwater trek to show him the lost city of Atlantis! They walk by a petrified forest, perfectly preserved in the ocean depth. The stone pathway is scattered with debris and rubble from the ancient ruins. The flora peeking through the crack and the fish and coral all give the city a small feel of growing life. The captain and the professor stop at the top of the mountain and look down at the volcano giving of a red glow in the early morning darkness of the waters. The lava runs hot, down the other side of the mountain. They stop to look a while, each one looking in admiration, deep in his own thoughts. After a while they both walk down the Mountain, captain Nemo in the lead, back toward the Nautilus.
I believe that this book is truly a wonder in the literary world. Jules Verne is really a talented author, describing underwater flora and fauna as if he has really seen that extraordinary place. As much as I love this book, I must admit that some of his other works are a little bit better to me. He is an inspiration to all young authors and readers. From beginning to end this book will keep you turning page after page.
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