Chapter 4
Here’s the Story: Joe reaches home to find his parents deeply upset for unknown reasons. His father brings up the idea that Joe should apprentice in another town. Angered by this unwelcome idea, Joe pushes his parents for information. His father announces that his own father, Joe's grandfather, has threatened to jail him for not enlisting. At this point, Joe understands that both the schoolyard bully and Lockwood already knew that his father's "trip" would lead to jail.
When Joe brings up the imprisoned relative, his parents become oddly agitated.
His father tells Joe to wake up to reality, the same thing his grandfather and Mrs. Clark said. Further revealing that the British army will invade the village, Joe BELIEVES HIS father is now completely deranged.
Historical Background: As the boys at school discussed, CT law had a new military draft: sign up or else. Joe understands the fact, but not how his grandfather could threaten his father. His parents' sharp reaction to Joe's mention of Jonah Benedict remains a mystery. The parents' idea of apprenticeship seems to offer Joe a rational escape from his home situation, but this will end Joe's education. How to find a non-Patriot master presented a ticklish business, because the parents would have to pay (although perhaps not if the job was simple or disgusting, such as Neighbor Knapp's tannery business, dealing in dead cow hides).
Vocabulary
appalled: horrified "My mother was appalled by my dirty clothes."
enlist: sign up for the armed forces "My grandfather enlisted in World War II."
recruits: new soldiers/sailors "The recruits moved to their stations."
incineration: burning "The Australian fires caused the incineration of wild animals."
tacking: sailing a vessel at angles to get the correct wind to move "The boats tacked back and forth all afternoon."
War against the French: also called The Seven Years' War or the French and Indian War (1756-1763) "Grandfather Hamilton served in the War against the French."
Never Enough Quotes:
General George Washinton To Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons Morris Town April 3d 1777
… In short, the Campaign is opening, and we have no Men for the field—If this is owing to the causes above mentioned, the Officers imployed in the recruiting Service must expect to be answerable for the Consequences. if they have done their duty, & it proceeds from unwillingness in the Men to Inlist, the Government must have recourse to coercive measures; for if the quotas required of each State cannot be had by voluntary Inlistment, in time, and the Powers of Government are not adequate to drafting, there is an end of the Contest…(In other words, the whole idea of the Recvolution would be over and done with.) (Never end a sentence with a preposition!)
Questions:
1. Do your parents have experiences that causes their view of life to be different from that of their families and friends?
2. Does that affect you and your life?
3. Do your parents tell you sometimes about things that seem unbelievable -- until you find out they're true?
Chapter 5
Here’s the Story: Joe considers apprenticeship, which he might have approved except for an underlying interest in the girl next door. As for the British boats, Joe has just heard his uncle and Lockwood both say that thought of coming military action is not warranted.
Meanwhile, Joe's father has had an accident with his horse, a vicious animal. Need for saddle repair confirms the father's refusal to ask any Patriots, even his own father. for help.
When Joe's father comes to a boil at mention of Lockwood. Joe is appalled to learn that his father blames Lockwood for the death of Lockwood's brother, a boy not much older than Joe.
Deeply disturbed by so many incidents of lack of truth or communication, Joe races to find Lockwood.
Historical Background
What's going on at the time: The Patriots had forbidden trade with England. Any trade. The finest items could be ordered from England and usually were, so saddle frames were included in the ban. Trading across state (colony) lines was also often forbidden due to frequent attempts to sell food and forage to the British. Almost every single thing was lacking and the Committees of inspection cruised for stashed cloth or animals.
Vocabulary
apprenticeship: legal agreement for a work trainee to spend X years learning a trade "He's apprenticed to a saddlemaker, who had 3 other apprentices."
commissary: place where supplies are kept "Lockwood worked for the Danbury commissary."
skirmish: a minor battle "General Arnold planned a skirmish in Ridgefield."
fowling piece or gun: shotgun using pellets instead of bullets "A fowling piece hung over the fireplace."
beholden: to be in debt to someone "Joe is beholden to the blacksmith and owes him ten dollars."
appurtenance: equipment "Lockwood has every horse appurtenance in existence."
Never enough quotes:
Gen George Washington To Governor Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. Head Quarters Morris Town 29th March 1777
I am honored with yours of the 21st by Express, and return you my most sincere thanks for your ready compliance with my request for two thousand Militia—A late Maneuvre of the Enemy convinces us of the necessity that there is for an immediate march of this body of men to Peekskill.
Questions:
1. What do you think of Joe's reason for being reluctant to leave town?
2. It might sound bold and daring to ride dangerous horses, but is it really? Why does Joe's father do it?
3. Previously, Joe had believed everything he was told. Now he's told that his grandfather and uncle will get him into deep trouble. Do you think he believes it?
Chapter 4
Here’s the Story: Joe reaches home to find his parents deeply upset for unknown reasons. His father brings up the idea that Joe should apprentice in another town. Angered by this unwelcome idea, Joe pushes his parents for information. His father announces that his own father, Joe's grandfather, has threatened to jail him for not enlisting. At this point, Joe understands that both the schoolyard bully and Lockwood already knew that his father's "trip" would lead to jail.
When Joe brings up the imprisoned relative, his parents become oddly agitated.
His father tells Joe to wake up to reality, the same thing his grandfather and Mrs. Clark said. Further revealing that the British army will invade the village, Joe BELIEVES HIS father is now completely deranged.
Historical Background: As the boys at school discussed, CT law had a new military draft: sign up or else. Joe understands the fact, but not how his grandfather could threaten his father. His parents' sharp reaction to Joe's mention of Jonah Benedict remains a mystery. The parents' idea of apprenticeship seems to offer Joe a rational escape from his home situation, but this will end Joe's education. How to find a non-Patriot master presented a ticklish business, because the parents would have to pay (although perhaps not if the job was simple or disgusting, such as Neighbor Knapp's tannery business, dealing in dead cow hides).
Vocabulary
appalled: horrified "My mother was appalled by my dirty clothes."
enlist: sign up for the armed forces "My grandfather enlisted in World War II."
recruits: new soldiers/sailors "The recruits moved to their stations."
incineration: burning "The Australian fires caused the incineration of wild animals."
tacking: sailing a vessel at angles to get the correct wind to move "The boats tacked back and forth all afternoon."
War against the French: also called The Seven Years' War or the French and Indian War (1756-1763) "Grandfather Hamilton served in the War against the French."
Never Enough Quotes:
General George Washinton To Brigadier General Samuel Holden Parsons Morris Town April 3d 1777
… In short, the Campaign is opening, and we have no Men for the field—If this is owing to the causes above mentioned, the Officers imployed in the recruiting Service must expect to be answerable for the Consequences. if they have done their duty, & it proceeds from unwillingness in the Men to Inlist, the Government must have recourse to coercive measures; for if the quotas required of each State cannot be had by voluntary Inlistment, in time, and the Powers of Government are not adequate to drafting, there is an end of the Contest…(In other words, the whole idea of the Recvolution would be over and done with.) (Never end a sentence with a preposition!)
Questions:
1. Do your parents have experiences that causes their view of life to be different from that of their families and friends?
2. Does that affect you and your life?
3. Do your parents tell you sometimes about things that seem unbelievable -- until you find out they're true?
Chapter 5
Here’s the Story: Joe considers apprenticeship, which he might have approved except for an underlying interest in the girl next door. As for the British boats, Joe has just heard his uncle and Lockwood both say that thought of coming military action is not warranted.
Meanwhile, Joe's father has had an accident with his horse, a vicious animal. Need for saddle repair confirms the father's refusal to ask any Patriots, even his own father. for help.
When Joe's father comes to a boil at mention of Lockwood. Joe is appalled to learn that his father blames Lockwood for the death of Lockwood's brother, a boy not much older than Joe.
Deeply disturbed by so many incidents of lack of truth or communication, Joe races to find Lockwood.
Historical Background
What's going on at the time: The Patriots had forbidden trade with England. Any trade. The finest items could be ordered from England and usually were, so saddle frames were included in the ban. Trading across state (colony) lines was also often forbidden due to frequent attempts to sell food and forage to the British. Almost every single thing was lacking and the Committees of inspection cruised for stashed cloth or animals.
Vocabulary
apprenticeship: legal agreement for a work trainee to spend X years learning a trade "He's apprenticed to a saddlemaker, who had 3 other apprentices."
commissary: place where supplies are kept "Lockwood worked for the Danbury commissary."
skirmish: a minor battle "General Arnold planned a skirmish in Ridgefield."
fowling piece or gun: shotgun using pellets instead of bullets "A fowling piece hung over the fireplace."
beholden: to be in debt to someone "Joe is beholden to the blacksmith and owes him ten dollars."
appurtenance: equipment "Lockwood has every horse appurtenance in existence."
Never enough quotes:
Gen George Washington To Governor Jonathan Trumbull, Sr. Head Quarters Morris Town 29th March 1777
I am honored with yours of the 21st by Express, and return you my most sincere thanks for your ready compliance with my request for two thousand Militia—A late Maneuvre of the Enemy convinces us of the necessity that there is for an immediate march of this body of men to Peekskill.
Questions:
1. What do you think of Joe's reason for being reluctant to leave town?
2. It might sound bold and daring to ride dangerous horses, but is it really? Why does Joe's father do it?
3. Previously, Joe had believed everything he was told. Now he's told that his grandfather and uncle will get him into deep trouble. Do you think he believes it?
