SuitabookMr. Midshipman Hornblower
C. S. Forester
- Reading
- Try reading a section together, then pause to discuss what being in charge of a crew might involve. You can decide whether to continue at the pace that feels right for your reader.
- Themes
- Responsibility and proving oneself: Hornblower is given command of a French merchant ship, its crew and cargo, and is described as proving his seafaring ability. The situation places a young officer in a position of responsibility, but whether the story endorses or questions his choices is unclear.
- Worth knowing
- A duel and several chases are mentioned, so action and possible peril form part of the adventure. Their detail, intensity and outcomes are not established.