Chapter+15

= = = = A Pump and a Long Black Hose


 Summary: Carl begins his third day on the old red barge; their competitor the Wattle Lady is still taking most of the customers. The day is hot; Carl decides to cool off with a hose when he gets an idea. The cars that travel from Wattle Beach to Wiseman’s Cove become dirty and salt encrusted, he decided to test his idea. Defying the angry shouts of Skip //‘”What are you doing Carl? I told you. Don’t waste any room, Park the three abreast.”’ Page 95.// He then started to wash his first vehicle. Towards the end of the day he explained to Skip his idea to attract more customers-washing their cars on the return trip from Wiseman’s Cove. Skip was ready to dismiss the idea but Carls enthusiasm and remembering the cap that Carl bought previously had changed his opinion of Carl, although he still begrudged having to employ Carl. Carl’s confidence grew as his idea attracted more and more customers; all praising Carl’s efforts in cleaning their vehicles the red barge finally beat Wattle Lady in attracting more customers. Skips enthusiasm and hope that the red barge //‘Might win out’ page 99// grew. Carl was //‘…happier than he’d been since arriving at Wattle Beach. Happier than he’d been since his mother disappeared.’ Page 99.// The following week Skip offered Carl to continue working for a few weeks, although he realized that ‘he needed Carl Matt to bolster hope” Page 99. Carl accepted by nodding, the joy and relief he felt made his heart feel light.  ** Plot development : ** Carl's idea has given Skip hope that the red barge might have a fighting chance of staying buisness. Carl- In this chapter we learn that Carl is determined to help Skip even when Skip doesn't really like him much. Evidence: '"Leave it. No point rinsing off hen there's more cars coming this arvy." Skip dissapered in to the wheelhouse. Page 95 new book. But Carl didn't leave it alone. He couldn't. His mind danced around an idea, working it into shape' Carl's tentative steps to show initiative first seen in chapter 14, is growing, his confidence and pride is also starting to become evident. Skip- Skips reluctance to keep Carl employed is transformed into needing Carl to help to save his business. Skips opinion of Carl was changing however he seemed to be clinging to his original perception of Carl Matt “…he remembered who he was talking to”
 * Character development:**

__Initiative:__ The chapter focuses on the idea that taking the initiative is better than just sitting back and doing nothing.
 * Themes **

__Hope:__ The first seeds of hope have been sown, Skip realizes that there may be a chance of saving his business. //'Might win out yet' Page 99.// Carl is hopeful that Skip will keep him on as he shares the hope for the business.

__Matual need:__ The chapter explores that relationships are sometimes based on mutual need. Carl needs Skip to help him feel as though he has a place where he belongs. Skip needs Carl to bring in new business, he needs him to save his livelihood. '"Leave it. No point rinsing off when there's more cars coming this arvy."Skip dissapered in to the wheelhouse. But Carl didn't leave it alone. He couldn't. His mind danced around an idea, working it into shape' pg 78 in second version (BTWC)
 * Quotes: **

'Another car arrived and, __despite the scowling from above__, Carl lined it up in the front row leaving plenty of room on either side.' pg 79 second version (BTWC)

'Skip was ready to dismiss the idea out of hand, but the sight of the boy's enthusiasm jammed the words in his throat. Besides and twenty-nine dollar sailors cap had changed his opinion of the boy.' pg 79 second version (BTWC)

'At dusk, when the last car had gone, Skip Duncan slipped down the ladder, smilling wider than the strait they sailed across so many times a day."We beat 'em today." Despite his leg he danced a sailors jig. "Might win out yet," he declared before he remembered who he was talking to and tried to hide his glee.' pg 81 second version (BTWC)

'Carl slumped against the hull, shivering in the evening breeze. he was exhaused but happier than he'd been since he arrived in Wattle Beach, happier than he'd been since his mother dissapered.' Page 99 (BTWC) new book.

'Though he his breath had returned, he kept his mouth shut to keep in the relief. And the joy. And his heart which felt so light might well float straight up his throat and out with his words.' Page 100 (BTCW) new book.

In this chapter we learn that the red barge is just as important to Carl as it is to Skip. Working on the barge together Carl and Skip begin to form a close relationship.
 * What We Learn: **

1. Reflect on a time when your own preconceived ideas of someone have changed? What changed your opinion?
 * Homework: **

Please print out homework and return to either Cassie or Susan.

By Susan Dang and Cassie Dargan 8ENE and 8KPI