the wreck of hesperus?

Question

so they both die?
and whats the theme of the story?
and whats a breaker "Ho! ho! the breakers roared!"


http://www.blupete.com/Literature/Poetry/Wreck.htm

Answer 1

"The Wreck of the Hesperus" is a poem that presents the tragic consequence of a sea captain's foolish pride. On an ill-fated voyage in the winter, he had his daughter aboard ship for company. The disaster came when the captain ignored the advice of one of his experienced men.

A ferocious Nor'easter blew up, bringing snow and bone-chilling wind. The skipper tied his daughter to the mast to prevent her from being swept overboard, then tied himself to the helm. Before long, the captain and all his crew died of cold and exposure. The ship crashed onto the "reef of Norman's woe," and the body of the captain's lovely daughter was later discovered by a fisherman.

Longfellow's final plea has a double meaning. It is a call to God to save men from such a horrible death, as well as a call to men to humble their pride and heed the voice of experience:

Answer 2

Breakers are waves !! Landhermi,described it perfectly,one of my all time favorite pieces of literature !!