1. Charlotte is not a good role model for 13 year old girls. Agree or disagree. Give reasons.4/30/2015
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Spider Monkey
4/30/2015 01:15:32 pm
I agree because while I was reading the book, I found that Charlotte just followed everyone and never thought for herself. I believe that 13 year old girls should be able to think for themselves and not just follow everybody. Also I found Charlotte to be very weak and frightened during the first six chapters and I think a 13 year old girl should be strong and brave to face the world.
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primrose
5/5/2015 02:33:52 pm
I like how you mentioned that she should follow herself, however, i diagree for the next part. The reason she was weak was because she didn't get enough food on the ship. That wasn't at all her fault, and i think that girls should learn how brave Charlotte was, and how she was capable of living in a small room for many days.
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Ginny
5/1/2015 10:09:31 am
I find that it depends.
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I think that so far into this book that Charlotte is not a very good example of a role model as she is supposed to respect men and elders in the book. So far she has been asking too many questions which wasn't very polite at the time. I think though that it is good to speak your mind but during this period of time it isn't.
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Binoo
5/5/2015 06:20:26 am
She also depends on others and belived and trusted the caption instead of the other crew members just because he has a better image
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Kitkat
5/5/2015 06:15:57 am
I personally think the she is a bit of both. She is not good because back then you were not supposed to talk back to the men and she was on the ship asking the men. But i think shes a good role model right now because its not bad to be curious and ask questions espically if your going on a ship for two months.
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ClaraWho
5/5/2015 06:17:48 am
I disagree because she lives in a time where she can't do anything without permission and with what the rest of the other responses said girls should speak up for themselves and be confident and independant. But something she does to well is being respectful, sweet and kind.Over all Charlotte is a nice charecter but would be a better role model for 13 year olds if she spoke up and was more confident.
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Jenjen
5/5/2015 06:17:55 am
I agree because she is to carious and being carious can getv you in a lot of trouble. also the ask to much questions that isn't really needed for her to ask. she also complines and not very polite at times in the book.
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Jenjen
5/5/2015 06:18:07 am
I agree because she is to carious and being carious can get you in a lot of trouble. also the ask to much questions that isn't really needed for her to ask. she also complines and not very polite at times in the book.
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Jeff
5/5/2015 06:18:13 am
I think that in some occasions she is a good role model and sometimes she is not. For example she has very good manners, but asks people many questions that eventually annoy them.
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Ginny
5/7/2015 02:15:52 pm
I agree with most of it exept when you said she should not ask questions. She did not know anything about the ship except the porter would not go near it. I think she should be curious and ask questions. That is why we have the right to speech. It might annoy people but you should feel free to ask questions when you are unsure about something you are suppost to be doing. Like riding a ship with strangers for two months.
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MAMA
5/5/2015 06:21:17 am
I disagree because though girls are supposed to have respect for men, and are not supposed to associate with strangers and are supposed to keep to themselves, she shows a great example that the even though she is a girl, she should not be treated any different. She believes that if she has a question, or a reply to a statement, it should be heard.
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toopy
5/5/2015 06:23:07 am
I disagree with this statement. I think that Charlotte is a great example towards 13 year old girls. As she stands up for what she believes and puts forth what she has to say instead of hiding away her thoughts. She is respectful towards everyone she is supposed to respect and I don't think she is doing anything wrong by asking questions. I think Charlotte is a great example, she gives other young girls like herself hope to stand up for what they believe and what they want to ensure or ask about.
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Judd
5/5/2015 06:23:25 am
I think Charlotte Doyle is both not and is a good role model for thirteen year old girls. One thing that makes her a good role model is she is cooperative, kind, caring person, which could inspire other girls her age to follow. However, on the other hand, Charlotte is not a good role model because she does not stand up for what she believes in. Instead she follows what she is told, and is too afraid to stand up, or do what she thinks is right.
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Shrek
5/5/2015 06:24:45 am
So far it is pretty hard to say because it's different in current time from when the story takes place. If it was now she would totally be a good role model actually a great one, she asks a lot of questions as she should and she is acting like a current 13 year old. The only reason why she wouldn't be is that she doesn't say anything if she thinks something is wrong. Otherwise she is a great role model.
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ariel
5/5/2015 06:26:32 am
i agree Charlotte is not a very good role model, i also disagree. charlotte is not a good role model because she is afraid to speak up. she not independent because she needs an adult with her. i think if your 13 you shouldn't need an adult to do everything with. she isn't confident she didnt call out when she wanted to get off the ship. she is a good role model because she decided to stay back without her family to finish her school year. it proves that a good education is very important
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Pooh Bear
5/5/2015 06:34:04 am
I disagree with the part about the adult. Mr Grummage was there only because Charlotte's father asked him to escort her to the ship. Back then children and women probably had to be escorted around to be safe. Now in the 21st century we have technology that can keep us safe like cameras on the road, crossing guards and so much more....... ps not done disagreeing
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Pooh Bear
5/5/2015 02:49:53 pm
I believe she is very independent for a girl of her time going on a trip around the world without her family.
Skittles
5/5/2015 06:29:59 am
I disagree with the statement of Charlotte not being a good role model. I disagree because since the book takes place in the 1800's, she does follow men and respects them, which females should be doing since the men are sort of the "leaders" back then which sets a great example for other younger females. Furthermore, she never talked back to the men and neither did she cross her limit as a female. Back then, women were considered to not talk back to the men, since the women had to follow them and not to disagree, which she did successfully, and stayed in her limits as a female. So, she is an amazing role model since she break the rights (back then as a female)
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Pooh Bear
5/5/2015 06:30:06 am
I disagree because going on a very long trip all by yourself with strangers whom you just have met is very scary and that is such a brave act and at 13 years old you need to learn how to face difficult situations. Like the people who went to Mexico, it must've been hard to leave your family for a week and fly to foreign place and be guest in a stranger's house. Going to camp last year was a little scary as well if people have never left home before and that was their first time away. Sleeping with classmates may have been weird and a different experience for some. Charlotte shows us that at 13 we should learn to get past difficult situations and to be brave when trying new things as I thought she was brave for going on a ship all alone. I also thought she was brave and kind for giving the porter an extra shilling. She is very proper and has nice manners which I think everyone should have and she is curious and I think it is a good thing to be curious. Curiosity was what led scientists to question the world and discover and explore the greatness around us making great discoveries to the day like vaccines or medicine. Where would we be if we didn't ask questions? She made a great role model when she respected her elders as we still do to the day as we respect our teachers, parents, and friends. Charlotte also did not have attitude which lots of people have now a day. If she was always talking back or being rude, I wouldn't want that person to be an idol for me to look up to. At 13 we need to learn how to become more like a grown up and when Charlotte was brave, kind, proper, curious, and respectful, that to me is what a great role model shows.
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Cuddles
5/5/2015 12:47:28 pm
I like your unique comparison of the Mexico trip and Camp to Charlotte's!
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primrose
5/5/2015 02:35:19 pm
I agree with you about the Mexico and Camp trips. The differnece was, the grade 6/7 had supervisors or at least adults that they knew and could trust, while Charlotte was alone with no one to properly instruct her and live with her.
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Bubbles
5/5/2015 06:30:25 am
I mostly disagree with this statement, but I think that it really depends on the time era. If we were referring to the time era of the 1800s, I would consider Charlotte a decent role model because she would be obedient towards the men that looked after her, and she would act lady-like as she's expected to. However, I think that she would be a bad influence towards girls in our current time era, because she is also very dependant towards men, and should also learn how to be more independent and brave to fend for herself. Additionally, she also seemed very stereotypical towards Zachariah and the captain, and chose to trust the captain more just because he was on a higher level and was more "dapper" looking.
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Bubbles
5/5/2015 12:02:15 pm
*I meant that I mostly agreed to the statement
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Cookie Monster
5/5/2015 09:00:00 am
I agree and also disagree with this statement. I agree with it because she is going on a ship with only men and she has no family with her but I disagree because even though she is by herself she is asking to many questions which the crew does not appreciate. So altogether I think she is being brave but a coward at the same time.
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Cuddles
5/5/2015 09:20:28 am
I am somewhat in the middle of agreeing and disagreeing. Like Ginny stated, it depends on what time you consider.
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primrose
5/5/2015 02:32:04 pm
I agree with the part about her choosing her friends wisely, and being curious, however, interupting Mr. Grummage wasn't a bad thing, in my opinion, as she taught girls that it's okay to ask questions to adults, becuase that's a great way to learn new things. Great job writing you opinion Cuddles!
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Cudddles
5/6/2015 08:53:22 am
You are right about the interruptions, but as far as I know, women were to supposed to interrupt men while talking, or ask questions as much as we do today.
primrose
5/5/2015 02:29:39 pm
I would have to disagree with this statement for many reasons. For example, girls are to be treated to follow others and obey their elders. Charlotte had clearly shown how she was able to follow along with the sailors and not complain about her cabin and the food, which wasn't very much at all. Also, she learned how to become a friend to all, by not being racist or biased in an sort of way. She heard the story from Zachariiah, and made him as a friend. She also was very polite with the captain, so she was willing to be on her best behaivour to please others. I think that by having that trait, you are more likely to be successful, because being kind and polite is very important.
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Harley Quinn
5/6/2015 11:57:26 am
I think that Charlotte was a good role model for other 13 year old girls as she is brave and has corsage as she was able to talk to mr.Grummage when she wasn't to dare say a word. She is also a sweet and polite person who is very curious and kind hearted as she did not mention the sailors name when telling the captain about the knife she had possession of. She is polite in that she uses her manners when talking to anybody especially the captain as she thinks highly of him. However, she does have her flaws such as anyone else as she does not have a filter in her brain and no common sence in my opinion as she did not stop to think that maybe captain Jaggery is at fault before she told him about the dagger as he has now become very suspicious and intends to fire anyone who has filled her head with "false" information. Although she has her flaws is an overall sweet and innocent person who I would be happy to picture as my role model or idol even.
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Gandalf
5/6/2015 02:18:26 pm
I will have to agree and disagree with this statement. Some things about Charlotte convince me that she is a good role model for a 13 year old, while other factors convince me that she is not a good role model.
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Bruh Goku
5/6/2015 04:02:11 pm
I both agree and disagree with this statement because in some parts of the six chapters we read she would be considered a good role model but in other parts we begin to go the other way and say she would not be a good role model. Before she went on the seahawk she could be considered an good or excellent role model but once she got on the seahawk she becomes a bad role model for a 13 year old.
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Pingu
5/7/2015 01:05:25 am
Charlotte is not a good role for 13 year old girls because she hates herself, she hates how she looks, she also doesn't complete her homework
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Bruh Goku
5/8/2015 07:12:02 am
Uhhh. Pingu do you mean meg not charlotte
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1/6/2016 11:12:13 pm
In the time it took place she would not be a good role model because back then,
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1/13/2016 11:40:12 pm
Also I found Charlotte to be very weak and frightened during the first six chapters and I think a 13 year old girl should be strong and brave to face the world.
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