'Marooned' Story in English by Johann Wyss | Summary | Question and Answers.
The story 'Marooned' written by Johann Wyss is an extract from the novel The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss. Written nearly two hundred years ago, it continues to fascinate readers even today. It tells the tale of a family which was shipwrecked while sailing from Europe to Australia.
- Marooned -
This is an extract from the novel The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss. Written nearly two hundred years ago, it continues to fascinate readers even today. It tells the tale of a family which was shipwrecked while sailing from Europe to Australia.
'Marooned' story in english :
For seven days a terrible storm
ragedContinued with great fury.
at sea. The ship carrying the Robinson family tossed like a top. Huge waves battered the sides. LeaksSmall holes that let water flow into the ship.
sprung up everywhere. The masts had been split by lightning and the sails ripped by the howling wind. The ship was in immediate danger of sinking."Be brave, children," said Mr Robinson to his four sons. Fritz, the eldest at fifteen, nodded. The other three boys, thirteen-year-old Ernest, ten-year-old Jack and seven-year-old Franz, tried to stay calm. But their fear grew as the wind and rain outside increased. Even Mrs Robinson
shot a frightened lookGlanced in a scared manner.
at her husband.Then amid the roar of the waves crashing against the boat, the Robinsons heard two shrill cries. "Land, land!" was the first, followed a minute later by "
Lower awayA call to put the lifeboat down on the waters.
, men!" Mr Robinson and Fritz dashed up on deck. From there, they saw the last lifeboatA small boat carried on a ship to save the people if the ship sinks.
pulling away. The captain and crew were abandoning the ship!Mr Robinson shouted after them and waved his arms to signal them to return for his family. It was no use. The lifeboat slipped off into the foaming sea, leaving the Robinsons behind. They were the only humans left on board the ship.
A sudden jolt knocked Mr Robinson and Fritz to the deck. The ship had rammed between two large rocks jutting out of the sea. Fritz and his father could see the faint outline of a rocky coast about three miles away. It was land, all right. But how would they get there without a lifeboat?
Mr Robinson and Fritz re-joined the rest of the family below deck. With
as much courage as he could musterAs much courage as he could gather.
, Mr Robinson said, "We're the only ones left. The captain and crew have taken the last boat. Our only chance is to sit out the storm here." He paused, looking at the troubled faces of his family. "Let's try to get some rest now. We'll need our strength in the morning." However, try as they would, none of the Robinsons slept a wink that night.The next morning, the storm began to
taper offDecrease gradually.
. Soon only a stiff breezeStrong breeze.
and a light mist remained. The waves were calm. And in the distance, the rocky shore of an island could be seen."Now," said Mr Robinson, thinking out loud, "how do we get ashore? Swimming is out of the question. Any ideas?"
Each boy turned and looked at the others. Then Fritz spoke up.
"How about a raft, Father?"
"I don't think we could make a raft strong enough to carry all of us safely to shore, Fritz," he replied. "No, we need something else."
"Father," said Jack, "can't we all get into a big tub and just float there? Remember how I used the old wooden bathtub to sail around the pond back home?"
Mr Robinson snapped his fingers. "Why, Jack, I think
you have somethingThat might be a good idea.
. there, Those four big casksRound, wooden containers used for storing wine.
down below, let's bring them up on deck. I have an idea."The four boys and their father went down to the
ship's holdA place where cargo or luggage is stored.
. Together, they managed to get the four heavy casks up on deck. There, Mr Robinson turned them on their sides and sawed each one in half. Then he placed them close together in a single row by the water's edge. He nailed a long plank to the bottoms of the eight halves. Two other planks were nailed to their sides and a rope attached to one end. The other end of the rope was tied to that part of the ship's railing that had not broken away.Carefully, father and sons pushed the casks into the water. They floated, though
at a sharp angleTilted to one side.
. Mr Robinson took some empty jugs and closed their tops. Then he tied the jugs to the casks to balance them."All right," he said, smiling for the first time in eight days, "let's get some supplies from the ship. Then we'll be off."
The family collected canvas to make a tent, a chest of carpenter's tools, rifles, pistols, knives, fishing rods, an iron pot, plant seeds and two cases of dried soup and biscuits. All were put into the two floating casks that would not be carrying family members) Just as they were about to climb into the casks, cut off the rope and shove off with the paddles they had found in the hold, a loud noise rose up from below deck.
"The hens and
roostersAdult male chickens.
!" cried young Franz. "Please let's take them with us." The ducks and geese on board had been set free to fend for themselvesLook after themselves.
. "Stay here," said Mr Robinson. "I'll get them."He climbed out of his cask, went below and returned with a canvas bag in his hands. He then gently dumped the contents into one of the supply casks. The hens clucked and the roosters crowed as he placed a
wire meshA net made from wires.
over the top of the cask. "We'll come back for the other animals when we can," said Mr Robinson.At last, the Robinsons were off, dipping their paddles into the water as they headed the casks towards shore. A couple of loud splashes from behind, however, made them turn their heads around. The two dogs, Juno and Turk, had just dived in after them. They swam right behind the casks, ever so often resting their paws on the floating brandy jugs.
Once on shore, the Robinson family unloaded the supplies, set free the hens and roosters and let the two dogs run loose. The four brothers then
fanned outSpread out over a wide area.
to collect wood for fire.- Johann Wyss
Johann David Wyss was a Swiss author, best remembered for his book The Swiss Family Robinson. He was born and died in Bern.
Johann David Wyss was a Swiss author, best remembered for his book The Swiss Family Robinson. He was born and died in Bern.
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# Word - Meaning :
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⚈ Raged : Continued with great fury.
⚈ Leaks : Small holes that let water flow into the ship.
⚈ Shot a frightened look : Glanced in a scared manner.
⚈ Lower away : A call to put the lifeboat down on the waters.
⚈ Lifeboat : A small boat carried on a ship to save the people if the ship sinks.
⚈ As much courage as he could muster : As much courage as he could gather.
⚈ Taper off : Decrease gradually.
⚈ Stiff breeze : Strong breeze.
⚈ You have something there : That might be a good idea.
⚈ Casks : Round, wooden containers used for storing wine.
⚈ Ship's hold : A place where cargo or luggage is stored.
⚈ At a sharp angle : Tilted to one side.
⚈ Roosters : Adult male chickens.
⚈ Fend for themselves : Look after themselves.
⚈ Wire mesh : A net made from wires.
⚈ Fanned out : Spread out over a wide area.
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