WE DIDNT

MEAN TO GO
TO SEA
BY ARTHUR RANSOME
Arthur Ransome
o Born in Jan 1884,
died in June 1967
o An English author
and jounalist
o This book reflects his
voyage across the
North Sea to
Flushing
o The boat Goblin is
actually his own
boat
SETTING
England, Pin Mill,
Harwich, Shotley
Holland
The North Sea
 Harwich Harbour
Back then 2016
MAIN CHARACTERS
Ted Walker
Mrs. Mary Walker
John Walker
Susan Walker
Titty Walker
Roger Walker
Jim Brading
MINOR CHARACTERS
Ms. Powell
Bridget Walker
Frank ( the boatman)
Dutch pilot
LANGUAGE AND STYLE
Simple modern-day
informal language with
some maritime jargon and
graphology
Literary devices
Simile, metaphor,
personification, repetition
THEMES
Do not underestimate
the capabilities of
children.
Perseverance, courage
bring about success.
Themes
Cooperation and
teamwork go a long
way.
Keeping a promise is
important.
Moral Values
Perseverance and
determination.
Compassion and
kindness
Moral Values
Honesty
Love
Courage
Cooperation and
teamwork
Responsibility
Synopsis
In We Didnt Mean to go
to sea, four children ( John,
Susan, Titty and
Roger) go to Pin Mill with
their mother, Mrs. Walker,
and younger sister, Bridget
to await their fathers return
to Britain. There, they meet a
young sailor named Jim
Brading, owner of the
Goblin. Jim invites them for
a quiet cruise on the River
Orwell. He reassures
Mrs. Walker that he will
not take the four
children to sea. He
doesnt anticipate the
fact that he will run out
of petrol.
He leaves the four
children in his small yatch
to get some petrol but
meets with an accident
and loses consciousness.
He does not return to
the Goblin. The tide
turns and the children
drift out to sea in his
yatch.
They manage to survive
the dangerous North Sea,
but they are more
worried about
disobeying their mother.
The Goblin ends up all
the way to Holland
where they get a pilot
to guide the yacht to
safety.
There, they bump into
their father. With his
guidance, they sail
back to England
together.