Titanic

The story takes place during the early 1910s, centering on the Titanic's maiden voyage in 1912. It reflects an era of opulent ocean liners, rigid social hierarchies, and limited lifeboat provisions. Advances in shipbuilding sit alongside hubris about speed and safety. The looming iceberg threat anchors the events in a precise historical moment.

The primary setting is the Titanic on its maiden voyage across the North Atlantic. The ship embodies early 20th-century opulence and class divisions, while the passengers pursue personal dramas that unfold amid confinement and luxury. Mackinac Island is referenced as Julia's intended hometown, anchoring the story in American roots contrasted with European privilege. The voyage and its impending disaster shape every interaction aboard.

💖 Love

Romance and attraction cross social boundaries aboard the ship, driving key choices for Annette, Giff, Julia, and George S. Headley. The characters balance personal desire with family duties and public expectations. The romance provides a window into class tensions and the feverish atmosphere as disaster unfolds. Love becomes a catalyst for sacrifice and selflessness.

⚖️ Class & Duty

Wealth and status shape loyalties, custody, and survival strategies on the ship. Richard Headley's pride and Julia's ambitions clash, while Maude Young’s social maneuvering exposes elitist norms. As the crisis deepens, some characters place duty above status, while others cling to privilege at great cost. The disaster tests the boundaries of class just as it tests courage.

🔥 Sacrifice

Several characters risk or give their lives for others, highlighting human resilience under pressure. George Healey embodies selfless courage in the boiler room to aid the injured. Norman Sturges demonstrates childlike sacrifice by considering others before himself. The hymn and final moments underscore the theme of collective humanity in the face of catastrophe.