Twenty Thousand Leagues under The Sea, by Jules Verne
Read the following text. Why do people sometimes believe in sea legends?
Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d: In the mid-nineteenth century, sailors claimed to have seen a huge
Why do you think the sailors were so fascinated with the idea of a sea monster?
What role did professor Aronnax play in the voyage, and how did his scientific background help?
Why do you think some sailors doubted the existence of the sea monster while others were determined to capture it?
How did the description of the sea monster create a sense of both fear and wonder among the crew?
What do you think the importance of the "public debate" over the sea monster's existence was?
In your opinion, how might the voyage to capture the sea monster affect the relationships between the crew members?
