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At the Mountains of Madness (Create Post Group 3)

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As we approached this foreign land the peaks of these monstrous mountains could be seen from miles away. Their bases hidden within the clouds, we drew closer to what we thought was land. Waves could be heard crashing along the coast line. Ice from glaciers falling off in the distance sounded like explosions from an enemy above. We had no idea what we were in for. Upon arrival, we noticed pieces of one of the planes sent the night before, scattered along the ice bed. Curious to find its source we began walking up the hills. Eventually one of the camp grounds was found nearly pulverized by snow build up and torn walls. The wind from the storm seemed to have completely destroyed our men’s shelter. Further down the hills we discovered the bodies of the dogs. None of them survived. It was extremely difficult to keep our personal emotions out of this situation especially when I discovered the bodies of six imperfect monstrosities buried in snow graves. I couldn’t tell the men about this, they would freak out. Who would possibly take the time to arrange these dead men like this? What was their motive? Were we next? I fear the safety of the remaining men, but we couldn’t let this stop us. The expedition must push forward in the name of science.

Within pages 100-104, the scientist began exploring new land. They discovered giant mountains, and the death of the men who left the day before. They were caught in a storm which may possibly be the cause of the destruction of the camp, and equipment. However something seemed off when the bodies of six men were discovered.

“The Dead” Clue Blog Post (Group 3)

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Originally in class the question as to “Why did everyone gather for Misses Morkan’s annual dance?”, was brought to light. When Gabriel began his speech in honor of Misses Morkan’s, this question is answered. “I wish from my heart it may do so for many and many a long years to come– the tradition of genuine warmhearted courteous–Irish hospitality, which our forefathers have handed down to us and which we in turn must hand down to our descendants, is still alive among us” (pg72). From Gabriel’s choice of words it seems that the annual dance has became a tradition within this community. The Morkan sisters, host this dance in order to pass down morals practiced by previous generations. Later in the speech Gabriel continues to  mention the “new generation” whom are actuated by new ideas and new principles. He believes due to the sceptical, thought-tormented age they live in, that this “new generation”, educated or hypereducated, may lack qualities of humanity, of hospitality, and kind humor, which belong to an older day. Misses Morkan’s annual dance however, give these kids (new generation) an opportunity to be surrounded by people of all ages, in hopes of influencing them to stay true to their kindhearted, people loving ways. The dance is the physical representation of the “old days” way of living and loving thy neighbor, still being practiced.