Friday, June 15, 2007

Post # 9; Chapters 34-39; "Good-bye to Catcher"


Jack is almost done in - twice - by the duo of Luther and Freeman. He vows to get back at them somehow, but continues to keep missing his mark.

After hearing of the loss of his beloved boat, Catcher dies in his sleep. This leaves Jack and Everett to go it alone. Despite her brothers warnings, Jack begins to pursue Elizabeth - but what about Jenny?

Meanwhile, when Jack arrives in Nova Scotia looking to buy a new boat, he gets a great deal on a boat that was half paid for by Freeman Roach.

a) There is an old saying that people can "die of a broken heart". How do you think Catcher died?

b) With Catcher gone, what is it that drives Jack to move on. He seems to have the whole island against him (except for Everett) and nothing is going his way, yet he is determined to make a go of it. Jack's ability to survive whatever is thrown at him speaks highly of his will to live. How has Jack grown since the dark days in Saint John?

c) He also seems to be quite taken by Elizabeth. Why do you think Jack is so smitten? Does he really like Elizabeth, or are there other reasons for his interest?

54 comments:

Anonymous said...

a) I think that Catcher died from a broken boat because im guessing that he had spent most of his life fishing and or on that boat.

b) Jack has grown alot since the dark smelly days of Saint John. mostly because he has his own house, money, and a boat.

c)I think that Jack likes Elizabeth because she is hot.

Anonymous said...

a)I think that Catcher died from a broken heart because he didn’t get to go down with his ship, like every fisherman supposes to do. And that boat met a lot to Catcher, more then any thing.
b)He has learned that fishing is something he really, really rnjoys doing. And he knows how to make better friends, and I find that since people are hating him, hes been nicer to people. Does that make any sense at all?
c)I think that he is still attracted to her by her looks and her personality. He likes he because he saved her life, and I n return she saved his life, I find that that would be amazing to have done to you.

Anonymous said...

a) I think Catcher died because so instant trama and stress. I think Catcher was very upset that the boat sank and his heart couldn't handle the stress so he died.

b)Yes Jack has grown alot from the dark days in Saint John. He has become more confident and more independant.

c)I think Jack likes Elizibeth but doesn't know how to tell Elizibeth that he does like her. I think he is waiting for the right time to tell her and the right words to say.

Anonymous said...

A) I think that Catcher died of a broken heart because he loved his boat.
B) Jack has learned a lot more about fishing and has lots of money etc. He doesn't have to live with dirty drunks any any more.
C) I think that Jack really likes Jenny and not Elizabeth.

Anonymous said...

DEREK.SMALL SAID..........
a) There is an old saying that people can "die of a broken heart". How do you think Catcher died? I think that he was sad that his boat his boat had sunk and I think that it was his favorite thing.

b) With Catcher gone, what is it that drives Jack to move on. He seems to have the whole island against him (except for Everett) and nothing is going his way, yet he is determined to make a go of it. Jack's ability to survive whatever is thrown at him speaks highly of his will to live. How has Jack grown since the dark days in Saint John? Catcher was like jack’s family and I think that Jack thinks that catcher would want jack to move on.

c) He also seems to be quite taken by Elizabeth. Why do you think Jack is so smitten? Does he really like Elizabeth, or are there other reasons for his interest? I think that jack does sort of like her because she is so pretty and that jack thinks that she is attractive.

Anonymous said...

he died by old age and that thing that was wrong with him i forget what it was that was wrong.
freeman and luthor drive him to go to grand manan.
because she is really nice and he likes her because she is fun pretty and cool.

Anonymous said...

A) I think that Catcher died of his heart problem. I think that the news of his boat also had an impact on his heart condition and made his heart worse. While he was sleeping he might have gone into shock possibly.

B) I think that Jack really wants to be a fisherman and that he also wants to be reunited with Jenny. Jack has grown alot since the days that he was in Saint John. He has become more like a man and he can now take care of himself. He has money and a place to stay which gives him a reason to stay on Grand Manan and continue his dream to be a fisherman.

C) I think that Jack likes Elizabeth, but I think that Jack still likes Jenny. I think that part of the reason he likes Elizabeth is because her family has alot of money and also he thinks that she is really pretty.

Anonymous said...

a) Catcher died from depression thats probably why the pharse "die of a broken heart" popped up.

b)His personality has really chanaged sience he cam from St. John. And the wway he acts. But he is still bad to the Grand Mananers.

c) I dont know really why he is falling for Elizabeth. I think he is just falling for her because of her looks.

Anonymous said...

A) I think died from something in his sleep.

B) He has got mad and he is mad at everybody, he doesn't like anbody.

C) i think that he likes Elizabeth because he is always talking about her.

Anonymous said...

a)I think that Catcher died because of his heart, and the news of the boat just made it kind of worse to cope. Things were probably hard for Catcher since of his heart, and the whole thing about Freeman and Luther probly worried him too.

b)I think Jack has grown and changed a lot since he was in Saint John. He has become more responsible, and has become more able to deal with problems, like for instance Freeman and Luther! He has also become more capable of taking care of himself, and making friends too.

c)I think that Elizabeths beauty and determination has caught Jack by his heart, and he just can't seem to get enough of her, seeing her at church, etc. I don't think that he realizes that she may very well be using him, but he still seems to fall for her.

Anonymous said...

gm-a)I think that catcher died because he had heart problems.

b)I think jack has grown out of his not caring mood and he just wants to get things done and nothing is going to distract him

c) I think that jack doesn’t really like her he just thinks that she is “Dazzling” and “Beautiful’ I think the reason why he doesn’t lover her is because he likes still likes jenny

Anonymous said...

a i think that he died because his boat sank and he was hart broken.

b} i think that he does not take as much as he did and he is better on the water

c} i think that he likes her because she is pritty

Anonymous said...

a) I think Catcher died because his heart was brokn by his beloved Kingfisher sinming.

b) Jack has grown from being clumsy, and he knows how to get around and he has friends.

c) I think Jack only likes Elizabeth because of her looks and he doesn't realize she is just using him.

Anonymous said...

A) I think that since catcher was older, he would have a few more heart problems, and with the news that his boat sunk, his heart broke and he died.

B) I think that Jack is urged to move on because Freeman and Luther sunk Catcher's boat and caused him to die. Jack wants to get back at Freeman and Luther, and that is why he wont give up so easily.

C) I think that Jack likes Elizabeth because he considers her beautiful , but I also think that he wants to use her like she is using him. I think he wants to use her for her money.

Anonymous said...

a) I think that in a way catcher did dye of a broken hart. I think that the shock of loosing his boat cased his heart problem to come in to effect.
b) I think jack has grown in that he is much more independent and he is also starting to not get all emotional over every thing that goes wrong.
c) I am not sure whether jack really likes Elizabeth or if he just thinks that it would make him “more important” to be “assonating” with some one that is so well respected.

Anonymous said...

1) Well there are mabny things tha might have made Catcher die. For one Catcher was very very old as we know. As well his ship that he has had for a very long time and he thinks very fond of had just been sunk. So im going to say it was from a mixture of old age and a broken heart... a deadly combination.

2) Well Catcher was Jack's mentor in the fishing world. And he had learned the best fishing ways. As well we cant forget that Jack loved fishing before he knew Catcher at all. And if you compare the new Jack to the Jack in Saint John City. There is a huge difference. Jack was trying to kill himself in Saint John but now he is one of Grand Manans top fishers as well he is geting a brand new boat.

3) Well I think his thing for Elizabeth is more of Lust then love really. I mean lets look at him and Jenny for a moment. They had serious love for each other but Jack and Elizabeth are more of a lust. And as we saw a little bit before. Elizabeth is just with him for the stuff he has.

Anonymous said...

a) I think that Catcher died of old age and being sad because of the boat thing too.
b) Well I think Jack wants to move on because he knows that Catcher would want him to move on. I think Jack has gotten more social, and made new friends that want to help him through everything.
c) Well Jack seems to be quite intrigued with the way Elizabeth looks. But so much with her personality. I don’t think he really likes her for who she is, but more for what she is.

Anonymous said...

A)I think that Catcher died of Broken heart. I think he was really sad and died.

B)I think he is going because catcher would want him to. He also really likes fishing so I think that is why he is still going on.

C)I think he really likes her and want to be her girl friend but I don’t think Elisabeth likes Jack.

Anonymous said...

a) I think that Cather died bya broken heart and he had a heart atack, because he had his boat in his hands when Jack found him.

b) I think Jack has grown becasue he is gettnig stronger and and inside and out. I think a taht him fishing made hima alot more stronger.

c) I think that Jack isn't really taken in by Elizabeth but I think he is doing it because he misses Jenny.

Anonymous said...

A.)I think Catcher died of a broken heart.




B.) I think Jack has grown from the darks days by, he has found confidence in himself to not feel so depressed and when he got the boat and the money I think that, it help him a lot because now he don’t feel sad or broke now he now’s that he’s got money a boat and stuff. So I think jack has moved on a lot in this book.

Anonymous said...

A. I think that Cather died because his boat sunk and it broke his heart.
B. Jack wants to avenge Catcher by being a great fisherman. Jack has grown into a man because he’s started taking responsibility for what he does.
C. I think that Elizabeth reminds Jack of Jenny and that’s why he likes her so much

Anonymous said...

a. Think catcher died by a heart that was broken because his boat sunk.

b. I think that he like to fish and he is not going to give up fishing for some foolish people playing tricks on him. Jack has grown in the growth of money and now that he knows more about boats he sails on the alot.

c. I think he like Elziabeth so much because he thinks she is a beautiful. I think he likes Elizabeth some but he doesn't like it when she is snoty to him, he also likes jenny.

Anonymous said...

A.) I think that Catcher died of a broken heart, but not all a broken heart, he was old and he had heart problems so he could have died of cardiac arrest.
B.) I think that Jack has grown to be a Grand Mananer because he can fish, he is much different that before, but he still can’t fend for himself very well.
C.) I think that he does not like Elizabeth because I think she is just pretty and not very nice. She is always acting a like snot to Jack so I think that Jack will be with Jenny.

Matt-T GMCS

Anonymous said...

A)I think Catcher died from his sickness that he had with his heart and when he found out about the King Fisher, he got so worked up that maybe he had a heartattack.
b)I think that Jack has realized that his life isnt easy, and he just realized that being more mature about it, was an easier way to act about it.
c) I think that Jack "likes" Elizabeth, but i think in the back of his head he "loves" Jenny. which i think is right, and i hope they meet up again *crossed fingers*

Anonymous said...

a) I think that he die because of a bad heart and stress from trying to fish and a shock that his boat was gone.

b) He is able to talk him self out of a lot of situations and twist the truth to get him self out a lot of situations easier then before.

c) I think that Elizabeth is just using Jack for his money and that Jack just wants to be with somebody.

Anonymous said...

A)i think he died happy.

B)I think it is revenge.

C)I think he is still in love with jenny.

Anonymous said...

a) There is an old saying that people can "die of a broken heart". How do you
Think Catcher died?
I think that Catcher died because of old age and some because he loved his boat. Catcher had that boat for a long time and when the boat had sunk he was very sad.

b) With Catcher gone, what is it that drives Jack to move on. He seems to have the whole island against him (except for Everett) and nothing is going his way, yet he is determined to make a go of it. Jack's ability to survive whatever is thrown at him speaks highly of his will to live. How has Jack grown since the dark days in Saint John?
I think that jack has grown so much in so little time. He went one day from wanting to commit suicide to fishing and buying a new boat on Grand Manan.

c) He also seems to be quite taken by Elizabeth. Why do you think Jack is so smitten? Does he really like Elizabeth, or are there other reasons for his interest?
I think that he thinks that Elizabeth is a very attractive girl and that’s what brings him to her, I also think that he still wants to find Jenny and be with her.

Anonymous said...

A)Ithink he died of old age and he was done fishing and than he starter rightback up so he might of died from heart attack.

B)He has money and a boat and he can go to everett for hel on his boat.

C)I think that he likes her for he money and her looks.

Jordan.g

Anonymous said...

a) I think it is because he lost his boat.

b) He learned to take care of huim self.

c) Truely I have no idea!

Anonymous said...

A) Maybe becasuse he loved his boat to much. And maybe becasue Jack was on the boat and the boat sank and now the boat is gone
B)He was learned to be take care of his self and be ready for whatever comes after him. I also think that sence he just got a boat he likes it alot.
C)I dont no ...
does anyone else know?

Anonymous said...

a) i think that catcher died of a broken heart becuase he really loved the boat.
b)he has learned how to fish.
C) i really do not no think answer

Anonymous said...

I really have no idea how Catcher died. I mean, it could have been because of a broken heart. But, it could have just been a coincidence that something happened that night when Jack got there.


I think that Jack knows that Catcher would want him to move on & I think he has become stronger throughout the whole book & Since the dark days in Saint John, Jack knows that things can change and get better. 

I really don’t think he is that taken by Elizabeth. I think that Jack is all about Jennifer & really want’s to see her again. I hope that by the end of this book, Jennifer & Jack meet up!

Anonymous said...

a) I think that Cathcher did die of a broken heart because he was so sad about his boat.

b) I think that he moves on because he knnow that he needs to move on.

c) I think that he is so smitten because Elizabeth is so pretty. I think that Elizabeth is just trying to use him for his money.
I think that he really does like Elizabeth.

Anonymous said...

c) i think jack it taken by her BUT he cant stop thinking of jenny.

Anonymous said...

a) Catcher died from depression thats probably why the pharse "die of a broken heart" popped up.

b)His personality has really chanaged sience he cam from St. John. And the wway he acts. But he is still bad to the Grand Mananers.

c) I dont know really why he is falling for Elizabeth. I think he is just falling for her because of her looks.

Anonymous said...

A) catcher was dieing anyway and when the king fisher sank he had no reason to live.
B) jack defiantly isn't as depressed as he was in saint john, and he now has money.
C) jack likes the way Elizabeth looks, he doesn't actually like her.

Anonymous said...

a)i heard that old people can have a heart attak or die if theirs a sudden change in their regular routine. maybe thats how catcher died.

b) i think that its just that: the whole island hates him. nobody has ever believes him since the day he got their, so he just wants to prove hes innocent.

c)yeah,, i think he likes elizibeth.

Unknown said...

A broken heart!

In a big way.

I think that he thinks she is hot.

Anonymous said...

a) Well, Mr. Whipple sort of explained that to us. I believe his body kept on going for his passion, fishing. When his boat sunk he just said "Meh" and got depressed then his body just thought "It's time"

b) Jack is doing infinitely better then he was in Saint John, he's pursuing his dream after all. But he is still being haunted by crimes he didn't commit... As far as we know...

c) Well, he has no clue where Jenny is, and there is other women out there. So why would he waste time thinking about someone who he may very well never see again. I think he likes Elizabeth for a few reasons, maybe it's because she's rich?

I really like how you make sure your books are different... Disease pandemic... Sailor mystery... Romantic comedy. I'll look forward to reading your next book. And see you on Wednesday.

Anonymous said...

a) I think him dieing deffinetley has something to do with the loos of his boat. He spent nearly every moment on that boat fishing and couldn't bear the loss.

b) I think Jack wants to become a great fisherman even more now that Catcher has died. he feels like it's his dutie to take his place.

c) I don't think Jack really loves Elizabeth I'm not really sure what he is doing. I think deep down he still loves Jenny.

Anonymous said...

a) i think catch died of a broken heart...or of old age because he's old

Anonymous said...

a) Catcher could have possibly died because of a broken heart from the loss of his boat, or it could be a coincidence. He was old anyway and his heart was bad so he could have died because of those things as well.

b) I think Jack has a lot of support from Everett, Robert, and Sea Dog and a passion for fishing that motivates him to move on. Jack had already been through loss of people he was close to several times before and other awful predicaments so he might be a little bit more accostomed to it. Jack also has many distractions that lure his thoughts away from Catcher too. Jack grew in his perseverence and didn't think about commiting suicide after Catcher's death like he did before. I think now he has people to rely on and realizes he doesn't have to go through everything alone. He has grown in not letting his emotions get the best of him a little bit.

c) I think Jack is in love with Elizabeth's looks and not her character. He is setting himself up for a fall because she is just using him. Neither of them actually love or even like each other. There isn't really that much of a connection like with Jack and Jenny.

Anonymous said...

A) I think that Catcher died from the boat because when the boat broken, Im guessing that he had lived most of his life fishing on his big King boat

B)I think he is going because Catcher would want him to. He also really likes fishing.

C) I think it's becasue Elizabeth looks like Jenny that's why he might like Elizabeth.

Anonymous said...

A)I think catcher died because of a "Broken Heart."
B)Jack has just been telling the truth, Jack has just learned to defend himself by using a knife.

Anonymous said...

A) I think that Catcher died because the boat was the only thing in his life and that he had nothing left so his heart was broken.

B) Jack has grown because he has something that he likes to do. I think that a lot more people are starting to get to know him.

C) I think that he is still attracted to her. I think that she likes him because he has some money now.

Anonymous said...

In one of the chapter it mentions that Germans by everyting by tens. I remember that when Freeman and Luther were selling lobsters to the submarine, the buyer always bough ten lobsters.

Also, in Flu Shot York was saved by the bear near the ending. In this book, Jack got saved by the dog. Did you do this on purpose?

B) Jack seems to have bad luck, being put in jail, getting beat up and almost dying twice by Luther and Freeman. But, Jack kind of has good luck, because whatever situation he is in, he survives.

Anonymous said...

b. i think they only reason Jack likes Elizabeth is because he buty and derermation reminds him of Jenni and hes using he to cope

Anonymous said...

A) When his bot is gone he was gone.

Anonymous said...

A) I think the boat meant alot to him so after it went down in his mind he had nothing to live for.

B) Jack has become more focused and he doesent give up as easily since the dark days.

C) I think that jack is still attracted to her somewhat and she likes him because he has alot of money now.

Anonymous said...

A) I think that catcher died from broken heart because his boat was the only thing he ever had and he spent alot of time on the boat.
B)Jack has grown because he is starting to do alot of things on his own.
C)I think that he is still a little attracted to elizabeth and she likes him because Jack is getting alot of money now.

Anonymous said...

a.)Maybe Catcher died from a broken heart because all his life he has been on that boat fishing and it's what he really loves. Since he loved that boat so much, he has nothing to live for, like what's the point of living alone with no boat to fish?

b.) It's amazing how Jack went from jail to fishing and he never knew a lot about. He has grown a lot and now is a fisherman at sea. With his new interest, I'd think (after the Freeman and Luther Issue) he'd stay out of trouble. I think it's a great way to live life, staying out of trouble just doing what he loves, fishing, despite the fact that I hate fishing.

c.) Jack likes Elizabeth because maybe she reminds him of Jenny. I think that he wants Jenny more than Elizabeth but can't get a hold of her so he goes after Elizabeth.

Anonymous said...

a) i think catcher had nothing else to live for. Once his boat was gone he had to go to. His boat was the only thing that kept him going.

b)I think jack is happier because he is fishing, he loves to fish. also he has some friends now that look out him. and ofcourse now he has money to get by.

c)i think jack is just taken by elesibeths looks. I think that truly he love Jenny

Anonymous said...

a) I think that he died peacefully because he died in his sleep so nothing bad could have happened.

b) He gets to go fishing when he is on GrandManan and he doesn't get picked on as much now.

c) I don't think that jack likes her I just think that he likes her looks.

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