Shipbuilding

Questioning the value or worth of a particular endeavor.

Listing material desires like a new winter coat and shoes for the wife, reflecting economic concerns.

Highlighting a modest wish for a bicycle on the boy's birthday, suggesting simple pleasures.

Addressing a rumor circulating in the town, setting the stage for the theme of shipbuilding.

Suggesting that the rumor originated from women and children, emphasizing the impact on families.

Expressing the inevitability of shipbuilding, possibly in the context of wartime or economic necessity.

Prompting the listener to consider the situation.

Quoting the boy expressing concern about being taken to task but optimistic about returning by Christmas.

Reiterating the rumor and the potential impact on individuals.

Reemphasizing the rumor's prevalence in town.

Referring to an incident where someone was harmed for speaking about the consequences of shipbuilding.

Suggesting a connection between speaking out and the dangers associated with shipbuilding.

Linking the violence and consequences to the act of shipbuilding.

Expressing a desire or intention to engage in shipbuilding despite the risks.

Metaphorically describing a perilous situation, using "diving for dear life."

Contrasting the current situation with the possibility of seeking valuable and beautiful things ("diving for pearls").

Reiterating the rumor and its impact on the community.

Introducing the idea of communication through a telegram or picture postcard.

Anticipating the reopening of shipyards and the notification of casualties.

Highlighting the grim reality of notifying the next of kin about the consequences of shipbuilding.

Repeating the theme that shipbuilding is the primary skill, emphasizing a lack of alternative options.

Reaffirming the inevitability and necessity of shipbuilding in the given context.

Expressing a resolve to engage in shipbuilding despite the challenges and consequences.

Reiterating the determination to participate in shipbuilding.

Repeating the perilous nature of the situation with the metaphor of "diving for dear life."

Restating the contrast between the current situation and the potential for seeking valuable things ("diving for pearls").

Reemphasizing shipbuilding as the primary skill and necessity.

Reiterating the resolve to engage in shipbuilding despite the challenges.

Repeating the determination to participate in shipbuilding.

Reiterating the perilous nature of the situation with the metaphor of "diving for dear life."

Restating the contrast between the current situation and the potential for seeking valuable things ("diving for pearls").

Highlighting the missed opportunity for pursuing something valuable ("diving for pearls").

Repeating the missed opportunity for pursuing something valuable ("diving for pearls").