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=Analysis and Predictions= In chapter one, Nathaniel was sold to a cruel man named Owen. I could not imagine how it felt to be sold from one person to the next. I am guessing that in the next chapters we will see more about Nathaniel's life as an indentured servent. In chapter two, Nathaniel Has to find a horse for Owen so he gets a horse with a temper to get back at Owen. I think i would probably do the same thing, not caring if it got me in trouble but just wanting to rebel. I am predicting that in the next chapter the horse will go off and get Nat into trouble. In the next chapter, chapter three, the horse Vixen lashes out at Owen but she then runs away and Nat has to go after her. Though his plan worked at first, it wasn't well thought out and I think I probably would have planned out an escape long ago to use at the perfect time instead of this. I believe that next what will happen is that Nat will catch the horse but will then be beaten for his actions. In chapter four Nat catches Vixen but runs into an old teacher named Basil who shows Nat kindness. Owen soon catches Nat and threatens to beat him though. I like Basil because he is kind towards everyone and is a good person. I have a feeling that Owen will start to beat Nat but Basil will intervine. In chapter five, Basil bought Nat but was forced to sell some of his books to pay him off. He also told Nat that he would be an apprentice to a carriage maker. I would feel grateful to Basil and would feel as if I owed him my life. I predict that Nat will have a better life with Basil. In chapter six, Nat and Basil take a ferry to Williamsburg and we learn of Basil's fear of drowning. I wonder why Basil is so afraid of drowning? I predict that Nat will soon begin his new and better life in Williamsburg and that he will become a close friend to Basil. In chapter seven, Nat learns little about the politics from an argument in a tavern him and Basil stay at. Basil plays the flute to calm down the crowd. Ilike Basil's quick thinking and calmness in situations. I predict that Nat will come face to face with the revolution that is about to start. In chapter eight Nat learns about Parliament taxing the Americans and the rebeling Americans in Boston. He also meets another apprentice named Ben who tells him that he needs to learn about politics for for choices must soon be made. If I was Nat I would be confused about all these politics. I predict Nat will have to choose which side he's on. In chapter nine Basil lets Nat sleep inside with him instead of out in the barn. He is also glad for his master Edan's temper because it is the only thing to keep him rooted to his past life. This would be a big change for me if I was Nat and I would be forever grateful to Basil. I believe something is going to happen to cause Nat's good fortune to turn. In chapter ten Nat starts to become found of Basil as he teaches Nat and they play music together and read. I would be scared to get too close to Basil for you never know when you'll be taken away again. I predict something will happen to Nat and Basil's relationship. In chapter eleven, Basil tells Nat that he can think forhimself as the revolution says but Nat has been pushed around so long that he doesn't believe it. If I were in Nat's position I don't think I'd believe it either. I predict there will come a time when Nta will finally have to think for himself and make a big decision that will have great consequences. In chapter twelve, Nat goes with Ben to a Gunpowder Plot Day and meets some of Ben's friends. He wants to be careful how much he lets Ben talk him into though because he could get him into some trouble. I think it is good that he made a friend but I think he needs to be careful around Ben. I predict that Ben will get him into a sticky situation. In chapter thirteen, Nat is till amazed by this new town and how it is much more different from his home town. I think I would prefer my small cozy home over this new big city. I predict Nat will face new challenges with his new town. In chapter fourteen, Nat and Basil play music with Mistress Maguire, Edan's wife, to cheer her up. I like how Basil is caring towards others and generous. I predict his thinking will get him out of tough times. In chapter fifteen, John, another apprentice, tells Nat that sometimes you have to know when something is as close to perfect as can be. I think that these are good words and predict that his words and actions will be in the near future. In chapter sixteen, Edan gets upset and takes an axe and chops up one of the carriage chairs because he feels betrayed. That night John runs away. This event would be a shock to me and I don't know what I'd do. I predict Edan's temper will come up again and lead to more trouble. In chapter seventeen, Ben says he must stand by his friends and not tell about where John is. Nat then changes the notice that Edan gave him to put in the newspaper giving a reward to anyone who brings John back. I think if I were in Nat's position I would do the same. I predict that there will be more times when Nat will have to protect his friends. In chapter eighteen, Nat goes to the Gazette and Maria Rind, Nat's new friend, reads him an article about a slave runaway named Moses. This was Nat's old friend and he goes to the local jail to see him. I would be happy to see my old freind again but I would hate to see him in jail. I predict Moses will be in Nat's future again. I nchapter nineteen, Nat meets Moses in jail in chains. His meeting with Moses causes Nat to realize how much he cares for Basil and when he gets home he hugs him. I would be glad to give my friend a proper good bye and predict that he will have to face more situations with his friends whether good or bad. In chapter twenty, there is talk of war in Williamsburg. Then Patrick Henry says the famous line give me liberty or give me death. I would be glad to be Nat's age so that I wouldn't have to go to war. I think that war will come soon and that Nat will be involved in it whether he wants to or not. In chapter 21, Dunmore, the governor, takes their gunpowder and the citizens form a riot and create a petition. I would be made that the governor was stealing our stuff and predict that more riots will occur and a war will begin. In chapter 22, they talk about the war of words giving way to the war of bullets. I like how they tried hard not to let it come to war, but predict that a war will occur and words won't be enough anymore. In chapter 23, Nat must help Moses and his friend escape, so he gives him 2 pounds of Basil's money. Basil asks him if he knew anything about the stolen money and Basil now no longer trusts him. I feel like I would do the same thing but I would feel bad about it too. I predict that Nat will face more challenges with his friends and will try to get Basil back. In chapter 24, Nat uses the grammer book that Basil gave him for his birthday to win back Basil's respect. I think that's a good idea and like how much Nat cares about Basil's respect. I predict he will once again gain back the respect of hie friend. I nchapter 25, Nat met Thomas Jefferson at the Gazette telling Maria that he will give 4 pounds to the person who brings back his horse, which was actually Vixen. Thomas seems to be a nice, caring guy. I predict he will be an important part in the future. In chapter 26, Nat catches Vixen, wins the money and asks Thomas to play music with Basil to make him happy once again. I like Nat's effort to win back Basil's respect and predict Nat and Basil will be close again. In chapter 27, Thomas Jefferson plays music with Basil and Nat gives back all 4 pounds to Basil in the box under his bed. But Mrs. Maguire sees him and Nat is forced to tell her everything. She says she needs awhile to think about what she is going to do. I don't know what I would do in her place either but I predict that she won't do anything. In chapter 28, Edan believes that Nat is the traitor that is spying on him and he beats him and tries to kill him with an axe. But Mrs. Maguire yells at him and stops him from killing Nat. I feel bad that Nat took a beating for something he didn't do, but I'm glad that Mrs. Maguire finally stood up for herself. I predict Mrs. Maguire won't have anymore troubles with Edan. In chapter 29, Ben takes Nat to the magazine with his friends to steal guns so that they can join the army. When they opened the doors there was a bang. I'm glad that Ben and Nat are friends but I think he is too much trouble for Nat. I predict that Nat will soon join the army. In chapter 30, we learn that the British had set a trap and the guns had shot Nat and greatly injured Ben. Basil and Nat then decide to join the army for Ben since he is to weak. I like Basil and Nat's courage and strength in hard times. I predict that they will face worse times then this in the army. In chapter 31, Basil and Nat meet up with Ben after they had joined the army. Basil tells him he can still fight through his words. I like Basil's way of thinking and how he is so caring. Like I said before, I predict they will face more hard situations. In chapter 32, Henry tells the camp that they mustn't bother the town anymore. Basil is upset that he couldn't hear Henry speak a great speech. I like how Basil is so thoughtful and likes words over bullets. I predict he will have a chance to speak great words of his own someday. In chapter 33, Maria kisses Nat and Jeremiah, the drummer boy, beats him up. A man then stops the fight. I'm glad Nat has made another friend but I don't like Jeremiah. I predict he will have to face both of them again. In chapter 34, Nat faces his first battle. Basil also tells about his old wife that he saved from drowning but let 2 kids dye in her place. Now I understand why he is so afraid of drowning. I predict there will be more battles to come. In chapter 35, they talk about how everything happens for a reason and hopefully they will find out what the reason is. I like Marshall, the guy that stopped the fight, and I like Basil's revolutionary passion. I predict it will come in handy in the future. In chapter 36, Jeremiah is caught stealing and is sentenced to a whipping from Nat, but Nat can't do it and must now also get a whipping. Basil and Marshall soon step in though and stick up for him. I'm amazed by how kind Nat is to people, even the ones that have hurt him. I predict his kindness will come in handy. In chapter 37, the camp is attacked that night and Nat must choose between Basil and Moses. I'm glad that Nat is sticking up for his freedom but I'm upset that Moses is on the other side. I predict they willmeet again. In chapter 38, they have another battle and none of them die. I'm glad no one got hurt, but I wonder how Nat felt through all of this. I predict that Nat and Basil will make it far in this war if not make it all the way through. In chapter 39, Nat finds out his dad was there. They met up and talked, but Nat turned down the invitation to stay with his father after the war. I'm glad that he was able to work things out with his father and was happy that he decided to stay with Basil. I predict that they will always be together. Good information but try to organize it a little better so that it is easy to read 50/50