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Essential Question:
Essential Question:
Why would Martel, have chosen to name the Tiger after this victim of a lost at sea calamity?
Why would Martel, have chosen to name the Tiger after this victim of a lost at sea calamity?
The Tragic Sinking of the Mignonette:
The Tragic Sinking of the Mignonette:
On July 5, 1884, a small yacht carrying four crewmen got caught in a storm off the Cape of Good Hope—and sank in just 5 minutes. Today we explore the story of the Mignonette and the gruesome murder that sparked a landmark case involving survival cannibalism.
Weird Coincidence:
Weird Coincidence:
Edgar Allan Poe wrote one novel, including a character named Richard Parker, who was killed and eaten by his fellow survivors: You can read about the whole thing on line. Here is a link to a brief overview. You can read Poe's novel here. Warning: As mentioned in the short video below, there are some racist aspects of the novel.
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