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“A Terrible Coward”

“A Terrible Coward”. George Manville. Kaleb. Teen Leadership. &. 7 th Period. Chandler. Setting. Strong currents & dangerous waves…. Swimming was a way to be used as a rite to be considered a man. The book is set in A small Cornish fishing Village. “COWARD”.

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“A Terrible Coward”

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  1. “A Terrible Coward” George Manville

  2. Kaleb Teen Leadership & 7th Period Chandler

  3. Setting Strong currents & dangerous waves… Swimming was a way to be used as a rite to be considered a man. The book is set in A small Cornish fishing Village

  4. “COWARD” A person who shows fear or timidity. Cowardice, in general terms, is perceived failure to demonstrate sufficient robustness in the face of a challenging situation.

  5. “COURAGE” The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, without fear; bravery.

  6. “The Plot Summary” This story takes place in Carn Du which is a small fishing village somewhere on the Cornish coast most likely in the 19th century. However the most important parts of the story specifically take place either at sea or at “The Black Rock”

  7. Views on the Book: Harry Paul is the leading role/character in the story. He is pressured by the other older fishermen to jump off the Black Rock. It was used as a right of passasge.

  8. Harry shows leadership By refusing to into the Peer pressure for tradition Of jumping off of the Black Rock and is forgiving In the end…

  9. This book was a good pick For teenleadership class Because it shows a story Of a young person who is Everything a leader should be

  10. Quotes: In the end when Mark Penelly asked for forgivness he said” Ask God to forgive you, Mark; I am going to forget the past. I thank him, that I saved your life. Showing that he Has Integrity.

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