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Setting

The story takes place in a number of different places. The story starts in St. Botolphs, Massachusetts, which is where most of the story takes place. Most of the characters are born and raised there. Parts of the story also take place in New York City, Washington D.C, Oahu and Island 93. New York City, Oahu and Island 93 are where some of the characters go to work. Washington D.C. is where one of the main characters, Moses Wapshot, moves and gets his first job.

Plot

The Wapshot Chronicle is the story of a family who live in the small town of St. Botolphs, Massachusetts, and their adventures. There are a number of significant events in the story. One very important event is when Moses Wapshot leaves to go to Washington D.C. Moses’ brother, Coverly, sneaks onto the train and leaves with him. This is when the boys’ journeys begin. Their journeys are the main focus of the story. The boys’ parents do not know that Coverly left with Moses until they find a note from Coverly saying that he had done so. Moses is going to D.C. to find a job, and Coverly is going to make his way to New York City to find his aunt and uncle. Coverly plans to work for his uncle. However, when Coverly gets to New York City, he is turned down because of his lack of knowledge and his inner confusion. Another important event is when Leander Wapshot’s boat, the Topaze, sinks. When this happens, Leander recovers it and he and his wife turn it into the only floating gift shop in town. Other important events are when Coverly Wapshot gets married, and when Moses Wapshot gets married. Coverly marries a woman named Betsey. Moses marries a girl named Melissa. Both couples have a lot of hardships. Coverly and Betsey have to move a lot beca...

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...self to find a job and survive on his own, which came to be very hard for him to do. He probably could have stayed at home with his parents and be taken care of for a few more years had he not done so. I think the author put forth these themes clearly and effectively.

Personal Relevance

The book has taught me to be happy with what I have, and not to rush life. Also, the book has taught me to help others when they are in need. If I did what Coverly did in the book, I would have a very hard time trying to find work and trying to survive. I feel I am too young to work to support myself, and I have no money for food or shelter. Honora Wapshot taught me the importance of helping other people when they are in need. She lets a stranger into her house just because that person is in a horrible accident and needs help. This was a very kind and generous thing to do.