cHAPTER 1
The chapter starts out with the Powhatan Tribe prophecy stating that a new tribe from the Chesapeake would eventually wipe them out. The story starts with a young Samuel Collier living in London. He has lost his parents and is living on the streets. He goes to a pawn shop and steals a locket that used to belong to his mother and runs away from the shop owner. The chapter ends as he is caught by the shopkeeper and his son.
- David Ames |
Chapter 2
In 1606 Samuel Collier had been arrested for stealing his mother’s locket, taken to jail and subsequently sent to an orphanage. Getting into fights with the other boys, it is recommended he go to the New World as an apprentice to Captain John Smith. Samuel, another orphan, the Reverend and John Smith stand at the docks in Massachusetts, observing cargo loaded on three ships chartered by the Virginia Company.
-Instructor
-Instructor
Chapter 3
This chapter starts with the voyage to the New World on the Susan Constant. Samuel and his companions are on the “tween” deck of the ship. They sleep 2-3 a bed and human waste is going into pots. England is still in sight due to unfavorable winds. The gentlemen on the ship are unhappy with the situation and want to head back to England. John Smith reminds them of the contracts with the Virginia Company
-Amy Ballard
-Amy Ballard
chapter 4
Sam recounts several events. First, he mentions the sickness of fever which has swept the sip sailing to the new world. He himself was afflicted by the fever, and credits his recovery to the divine intervention of God because the pastor, Reverend Hunt, blessed him. Sam almost wishes he had died, so that he could have escaped the cramped confines of the ship, but realizes that in living, he has an opportunity to obtain fortune in the Americas. While on the top deck, he is surprised at the beauty of the ocean before he returns below-decks for the chapter’s climax. During that climax, Master Wingfield orders Newport, the ship’s captain, to arrest Captain Smith for attempting to usurp control of the company, and says he will be executed in the New World. Captain Smith’s retort against Master Wingfield’s “noble stock” echoes Sam’s early, almost unspoken conclusion that the New World is an opportunity for people of all stations to make names for themselves.
-Zachary Beyler |
chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Captain Smith is in Prison but Reverend Hunt convinces the men not to kill him
Chapter seven opens on the Island of Nevis with Captain Smith once again being shackled on a clear Sunday morning. Reverend Hunt leads service with a marked attempt to convince Master Wingfield and his associates (namely Captain Ratcliffe) to allow Captain Smith to be freed by reminding the men that liars will be damned. After the service, Samuel brings a meal to Captain Smith, who regales the boys, Samuel, James, and Richard of his escape from the Ottoman Empire and slavery. Reverend Hunt joins the party and eagerly announces that Captain Smith will be free as the gentlemen of the voyage agree that a translator is more important than their egos (for a moment at least). Six days later, Captain Newport announces it is time to take their leave from Nevis and sail on with their coffers filled with sustenance. They sail on to the island of Mona for fresh water and the opportunity for a small hunting party to attempt to add to their supplies, however, the small expedition does not end exactly as hoped with one of the gentlemen, Edward Brookes, dying from what appears to be heat exhaustion. The chapter ends with a warning to hydrate from Captain Smith, a shallow grade for Master Brookes, and the fear of cannibals present in Samuel’s dreams.
-Katherine Davis
-Katherine Davis
chapter 8
CHAPTER 9
After a rude welcome by the Indians the night before, Captain Newport opens a box with instructions from the Virginia Company to form a council and elect a president. Edward Maria Wingfield is elected president and, after 17 days of waiting, everyone goes ashore. After several days, the Indians bring daily gifts of food. John Smith is skeptical and encourages the building of a palisade. His request is denied by President Wingfield
-Shawn Fielding
-Shawn Fielding
CHAPTER 10
Two captains, the gentlemen, and some sailors leave in a small boat they constructed in order to go exploring. They are seeking gold, silver, and they hope to find a passageway to the Orient. They don’t take many supplies with them and expect peaceful encounters with any native people (per their previous explorations). Samuel and the other men continue working in the fields. Samuel is trying to take Reverend Hunt’s advice about being kinder to James. That night, Samuel hears rustling nearby and soon the camp is filled with piercing cries. An arrow hits his tent, he tries to protect James and Richard, but James runs for the ship. Someone board the ship, fires the cannons, men retreat and it gets quiet. The men of James Town call out to see who is wounded and if anyone has died. Sadly, James has died.
-Stephanie Gonzalez
-Stephanie Gonzalez
chapter 11
The chapter begins at the end of the raid that killed James. Reverend Hunt is trying to console Samuel who feels it is his fault for James’s death. He convinces Samuel to try to forgive himself and leave the chapel. Samuel works on repairs when Captain Smith approaches him with the armor and sword of a fallen settler. He patiently begins training Samuel on how to use the sword and Samuel realizes that not everyone is out to get him and maybe he can start to trust and befriend others.
-Maddy Houseman |
Chapter 12
Captain Smith brings Samuel a book instead of a musket, the book contains English words and the Algonquin language. He tells Samuel that they will be better protection than any weapon. The food is getting scarce and the grain that they do have is infested with worms. Samuel overhears boys with eggs, they threaten to kill him if he tells anyone. Samuel tends to the sick by bringing them food and helps bury the dead. He decides to tell Captain Smith about the food
-Joy Jeffries |
chapter 13
Master Wingfield was removed from being president and was locked away after his stash of stolen food was found. The colonists were able to eat the rations after they were discovered but those also soon ran out. The Paspahegh showed up just in time to trade with the settlers. Captain Smith negotiated a trade and they gave the settlers food in exchange for European goods such as beads, mirrors, bells, needles, pins, copper, and hatchets. They asked for muskets but Captain Smith did not give them those.
- Jillian Knox
- Jillian Knox
chapter 14
As October sets in, the colony, under the encouragement of Captain Smith, builds cabins for everyone. After Captain Smith leaves to search for the Northwest passage, most of the men become idle. Men from Captain Smith’s group return reporting that Captain Smith took two men to search deeper. The colony receives word that he is well. A morning shortly after the news from Smith the “gentlemen” come up missing. -Tom Little
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chapter 15
Fear and anxiety exists at camp as Captain Smith emerges from the forest. The men gather around as he recounts how he was captured, paraded around, and presented to Powhatan. Intent on killing him, a little girl cries out and lays on him to save and protect him. Several gentlemen grab Captain Smith, they bind his hands and ankles. Master Archer announces, “You are under arrest. . . Your execution will be at sunup tomorrow.”
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Chapter 16
Reverend Hunt saves Samuel from Master Archer and takes him to the chapel. There Richard and Samuel realize that Reverend Hunt does not hold the same power over the men that they had hoped. They all decide to pray for a miracle to save Captain Smith. Afterwards Samuel and Richard go down to the beach and see Captain Newport sailing in. They run to alert Reverend Hunt.
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Chapter 17
Captain Newport's return to Jamestown brings additional men and essential provisions. There is also a visit from the natives, including Pocahontas. They bring ample bread and meat to the group. Amidst Samuel and Pocahontas's playful races and cartwheels, Newport discloses the disappointing news: soil samples reveal no gold, frustrating the Virginia Company's expectations. While men are out looking for gold, a catastrophic fire breaks out, destroying nearly all the settlements' houses, the storehouse, and the newly acquired supplies.
-Kennady Longhurst |
chapter 18
Living in Jamestown, Namontack explains that Captain Smith was adopted by Chief Powhatan in a theatrical ceremony where Pocahontas saves him. Samuel worries about the Chief believing he is the ruler over Jamestown. A ship arrives, Namontack goes to England to report back. After requiring settlers build a large home and excess rations, Ratcliffe is sent home. Samuel takes pride in John Smith as the new President. He reflects on his journey widening social circles.
chapter 19
Captain John Smith is sworn in as president and declares, “He that will not work shall not eat.” Captain Newport returns with Namontack, seventy new colonists, including a woman and her young servant, Ann Burras, who is unmarried. Captain Newport announces that he has orders to place a crown on Chief Powhatan and make him a prince under King James. Captain Smith plans to take Namontack, Samuel, and others to invite Chief Powhatan to receive the gifts from King James. They all know that it will not go over well.
-Stephanie Mecham
-Stephanie Mecham
chapter 20
Feast with Chief Powhatan at Weowocomoco
Samuel Collier, John Smith, Namontack, and three soldiers travel to the Werowocomoco village to request Chief Powhatan’s presence at Jamestown to receive gifts sent by King James. Upon their arrival at the village, they are welcomed but told that Powhatan is not there and will arrive the next day. They spend the evening enjoying food and entertainment. Samuel thinks that [Namontack’s] home is much better than James Town.
-Mallory Moore
-Mallory Moore
Chapter 21
Against Captain Smith’s better judgment, Captain Newport sails to Werowocomoco with gifts in tow to make Chief Powhatan a “prince.” This foreshadows the trouble that is to come between the colonists and the Powhatan. There are new beginnings and sad endings. John and Ann Laydon are married in the first English wedding at Jamestown. But Reverend Hunt, Samuel’s mentor, succumbs to sickness. He leaves Samuel with the prescient words, “You will not always be a servant."
-Kelli Myers
-Kelli Myers
chapter 22
Chief Powhatan has been offended since his “crowning” by King James’ representatives. As retaliation he has cut off food supplies to Jamestown in the middle of winter and has summoned Captain John Smith to visit him and trade. Samuel is excited to see what will happen at Weroworomoco. He is surprised when Captain Smith, instead leaves him in Warraskoyack village in the care of Chief Sasenticum to be fed during the winter. Samuel becomes friends with the chief’s son, Kainta, who teaches him about the daily cultural life of Powhatans including hunting, eating, dress, gender roles and spirituality. Sam gradually becomes acculturated to the Native’s way of life. When Namontack appears in the village, he fears news of Captain Smith’s death. However, he is delighted to find out that Smith survived Chief Powhatan’s surprise attack thanks to Pocahontas. More Jamestown boys are eventually sent to Warraskoyack to survive the winter. They laugh and point out how much Samuel has changed his hairstyle and dress since living among Kainta’s people.
One cultural difference that shocks Sam is how food is distributed among the village people. Instead of meal times or rations - a giant pot of soup is made and kept warm throughout the day. Women are tasked with baking bread and keeping the soup warm as hunters provision the meat that will be used. Villagers are welcome to eat whenever they are hungry and take as much food as they need. The non-existence of starvation leads Samuel to conclude that the Powhatan’s must be the wealthiest people in the world.
-Ivan Ottaviano
One cultural difference that shocks Sam is how food is distributed among the village people. Instead of meal times or rations - a giant pot of soup is made and kept warm throughout the day. Women are tasked with baking bread and keeping the soup warm as hunters provision the meat that will be used. Villagers are welcome to eat whenever they are hungry and take as much food as they need. The non-existence of starvation leads Samuel to conclude that the Powhatan’s must be the wealthiest people in the world.
-Ivan Ottaviano
chapter 23
Captain John Smith sends messengers to the Warraskoyack Village to bring the boys back. As Sam returns to James Town, he faces three surprises. First, the Virginia Company has sent woman and children to the settlement; this is likely due to the ban on negativity regarding James Town in letters home. Second, Ann is pregnant. Third, the Virginia Company sent a charter declaring Sir Thomas Gates governor—Captain Smith is no longer president
-Megan Pearson
-Megan Pearson
chapter 24
Captain Smith is in his canoe when his gun powder bag explodes and falls out of the canoe. Smith is rescued and they bring him home. Smith is in great pain and the doctors are struggling. Smith lets Samuel know he is going back to England and Richard is going with him. The next day Ann gives birth to a girl that she names Virginia. Samuel is quick to see her as a little sister.
-Morgan Rivera
-Morgan Rivera
Chapter 25
Samuel goes to see Captain John Smith off. John Smith is crippled now and returning to England for better medicine. Captain Smith gives Samuel strings of beads. Samuel is now freed and is given advice from Smith who shakes his hand as an equal. Jamestown settlers thank Smith as he leaves back to England. Captain Ratcliffe leaves to go trade with Chief Powhatan before the winter. Master Percy is to build a Fort at Point Comfort to defend from the Spanish. Samuel is going to the fort and believes it to be safer. He and John try to convince Ann to come but she wont. Samuel then considers taking baby Virginia with him to the fort
-Zachary Schlesinger
-Zachary Schlesinger
chapter 26
Samuel is afraid Ann and her baby, Virginia, will die if they stay in JamesTown so he decides to act out of love. He steals the baby, making sure he is seen leaving, and takes her to Point Comfort in order to force Ann to follow. John and Ann are so angry upon their arrival in Point Comfort that they want Samuel hanged.
-Brian Southam
-Brian Southam
Chapter 27
Afterwards
The settlers at Point Comfort remained well-fed unlike those at Jamestown who faced constant attacks by Chief Powhatan. Unable to hunt or fish, Jamestown settlers resorted to consuming all available animals and anything chewable. At the end of the Starving Time, famine drove settlers to consider returning to England, but with Sir Thomas West's arrival and 150 more settlers, escape became impossible. The Jamestown settlers' conflict with Natives intensified as more English settlers arrived, causing great suffering among the Natives.
-Saundra Williams |