I hail from the far reaches of the US in a land called Michigan, where the trees are plentiful–as well as the freshwater lakes. Indeed, with five Great Lakes surrounding our borders, native Michiganders are taught to recognize the waters as a crucial part of our history and economy (repeat with me, HOMES). In this post, I would like to discuss a different part of the aquatic lore surrounding Michigan: The Great Lakes pirates!
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Understanding Pirate Literature by through the Life of a Pirate
In Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, we get a good idea as to what pirating looks like according to the author. Much of it is ne’er-do-well behavior and much of it is also unsavory behavior. Long John Silver, for instance, is a liar and a conman who is very much in league with a sordid sort, and is looking to murder those who get in his way. Such is the life of a pirate.
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What Makes a Good Pirate Story in Fiction Writing?
In this post, we are discussing the conventions of a very specific genre–the pirate story in fiction. and there are many different pirate books and stories out there as well. We are going to look at a variety of mediums, from literature to television to film. Some of the conventions we are going to consider include characters, treasure, adventure, setting, and history. Additionally, we will check out a few examples of good pirate stories across time.
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