Laura Dekker Summary Just a quick note: Ma’am, your classes are really engaging, in fact I’m learning a lot! Thank you so much :-)
Also I wrote 2 summaries for this, one using my original opening, and the other being entirely different. I thought this would be a good way to explore the variations I could come up with, in a set period of time.
Summary 1:
Laura Dekker, a passionate 14 year old set forth on a journey for two years to navigate across the waters, claiming the title of the youngest person in history to voyage solitarily; despite the internets harsh comments towards her, she proved to the world her audacity and passion through this excursion. Laura is portrayed as an independent outsider, and a highly confident individual. Laura is shown as a self-reliant and confident young woman, unafraid to challenge societal norms. During her voyage, she films and narrates her own story, using the camera to manage her loneliness. As the journey progresses, she becomes more attuned to the ocean's solitude and rhythm, finding comfort and growth. Ultimately, her trip is depicted as a significant personal milestone rather than just a quest for a record, she proved anyone can take on anything, even if it seems hard.
Summary 2:
Laura Dekker is a determined and resilient Dutch teenager who sailed around the globe at age 14, ultimately becoming the youngest person to do so in history. Despite facing a ten-month legal battle with Dutch authorities and harsh public criticism, she embarked on her journey, seeking adventure and an escape from conventional life. Laura is portrayed as an independent and confident individual, unafraid to challenge societal norms. Throughout her voyage, she acts as her own camera operator and narrator, using the camera as a therapeutic outlet for her loneliness. As the journey progresses, Laura becomes more attuned to the solitude and rhythm of the ocean, finding solace and growth in her experiences. Ultimately, her trip is depicted as a significant personal rite of passage - she not only reflected her passion for sailing, but she conveyed to the world that anyone can do anything, regardless of age or the challenges on the way.