The Departing Sailor – The Sailor’s Tear and the emotional Jack-Tar

This talk explores the folk narrative of the departing Jack Tar, examining the ideals of manliness and emotional sensitivity in the Georgian and Victorian eras.

The talk explores the folk narrative of the departing Jack Tar, a figure representing manhood in the Georgian and Victorian eras. It provides insights into the societal perceptions of men and emotional sensitivity during the long eighteenth century. The presentation uses the example of two brothers lost at sea to illustrate the world of bravery and stoicism.