Endurance - Part I, Chapter 4

As the crew realized they were stuck on this giant ice sheet, the more dire the situation became.  This was illustrated in the diary entries of the various workers of the ship.  The stillness of the vessel was evident in the anaphoral entries of Chippy McNeish, which all began with the words "Still fast..." (31).  Despite the crew's sometimes low morale, they continued on their journey.  Chipping and hammering away at the ice every chance they got, Shackleton's men persevered.  In addition, they continued to hunt seals and whales along the way to sustain themselves.  This struck me because of the determination they all showed.  They were willing to fight in order to keep their dream alive.  The men aboard the Endurance would not give up until their goal was achieved, which I find quite admirable.