The+Captive

__ Back to Homepage __ __**The Captive** __   by Scott O'Dell 


 * Theme:** Survival


 * Thematic Statement:** //Never give up what you believe in, no matter what the consequences are.//


 * Setting:** 4 islands in the //New World//


 * Point of View:** First Person

Julian Escobar: He is a Jesuit seminarian who sails to the New World, when promised that he will one day become a bishop. Ceela: She is a Myan girl who helps Julian Escobar and his graceful horse, while on the Island of the Seven Serpents. Cantu: He is the dwarf that persuades Julian Escobar into impersonating Kuklucan, a Mayan god who sailed away centuries before. Don Luis: He is the head of the journey to the New World, making the important decisions and telling the crew what to do.
 * Main Characters:**


 * Central Conflict:** After setting off to a new island, a hurricane sinks the ship and Julian Escobar is the the only known survivor (later another survivor is discovered) He has to survive by himself and stop the harsh ways of the people on the island.


 * Theme Development:**The theme //-survival// is shown when Julian has to survive on the Island of the Seven Serpents. It is also shown when Julian and the Indians have to survive the cruel treatment in the New World.


 * Symbolism:** none

I would most likely read another book by Scott O'Dell. Even though this book did not grab my attention as much as //Lord of the Flies// and //Rodzina//, I still believe that it was very interesting. All in all,//The Captive// is an extraordinary book, that I enjoyed.