Personification endowing non-human objects or creatures with human qualities or characteristics. After favorable weather, the crew began to have a positive outlook on their situation. There were signs of life all around...flocks of birds, penguins, and they had even killed two seals for food. Everything was looking good for the Endurance."Hope tells a flattering tale."
But,as always, nothing good can last. As a matter of fact, this is a knock on wood scenario. Without intent, Worsley (the man who said this quote) foreshadowed bad fortune...the floe that the crew had camped on was gradually sinking, at times, splitting down the center causing the relocation of the camp. The crew was afraid that winds were taking them away from their desired location...and then...open water
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