As Capt Kidd realizes that Johanna's relatives will likely abuse her, we explored the moral choice he faces: leave her with the abusive family, take her and violate the law, or take her and breach his contract. In this regard, we discussed how a moral imperative may conflict with a legal dictate especially since we learn that Capt Kidd has no right to adopt Johanna. We reviewed the meaning of exposition, rising action ,and plot climax and I noted how the climax of the novel will involve what course of action Capt Kidd follows. Kaitlin was very involved in this discussion and is looking forward to reading the reveal in tonight's reading assignment. Kaitlin also completed Chapter 20 study guide questions and vocabulary in today's session.