Michael

Michaels motivations- his motivation throughout the story is to save the whales. He would do anything to save the whales and specially freedom.

Why is this his motivation?- his life is the ocean and it always has been. The whole story is all about Michaels saving the whales.

Evidence- 'let's get back and see what we can do for your friend freedom' p. 251.

How does this relate to the novel- the novel is all about whales and saving them. Michaels motivation is all about the book.