tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393767047761198934.post2947623518033038008..comments2014-07-09T00:29:40.725-04:00Comments on Reading the Extreme in World Adventure Narratives: A Naturalist Narrator jashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04174652571648541889noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1393767047761198934.post-38502277829172255352014-04-01T20:36:22.517-04:002014-04-01T20:36:22.517-04:00I was also drawn towards the parts narrated by Ale...I was also drawn towards the parts narrated by Alexandra. Barrett includes many armchair adventures. There is the mass of people who read all the publications and watch Kane's funeral procession. There are Erasmus' brothers and the families of the crew members who have more information direct from people on the voyage. Then you have Alexandra and Copernicus who learn even more and then choose to become involved in the adventure that is Erasmus' life. Barrett seems to not view any of the levels of armchair adventurers in a negative light. The largest difference I see portrayed is their interest in being a part of adventure and in seeking the truth. In particular Lavinia is portrayed as a woman waiting for her lover to return to her while Alexandra is portrayed as a woman waiting to hear all about the exploration.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11133555008300470809noreply@blogger.com