Sarah Kemble Knight. Journal. Group A: Our group found passages to support
the idea that Knight was courageous. On the first day of their journey they
encountered a thick swamp On the second day they crossed a river which greatly
terrified knight. She goes on to say I now ralyed all the courage I was mistress
of ... (now would seem like a good time for a woman from the city to call it
quits!)
On day three Knight can not cross the river because the water is too high at
present so she stays at a little cottage. Knight says, this little Hutt was one
of the wretchedest I ever saw a habitation for human creatures. Also on day
three Knight says an Indian-like Animal come to the door. If knight is concerned
about her safety she doesn't write about it. On December 21 they encounter a
great storm of wind and snow.
Winter probably wasn't a good time to take a road trip! Group B: By
taking her journey, Sarah Kemble Knight proved her self-reliance and
independence. Here are a few dates and instances that really stood out in our
minds. Oct. 2nd- Knight bribes John to leave with her. Oct. 3rd.
She begins to conquer her fear of drowning by crossing the water in a
canoe. Oct. 4th- Knight survived the cruel treatment by Mr. Devills and his
daughters. Dec. 21st- Knight makes it through illness without much distress.
March 3rd- Knight shows her inner strength in that she could be away from her
child for so long.
