Fatherly Love and Sacrifice

Whalley's primary motivation is his love for his daughter Ivy; he endures humiliation, sells his beloved ship, and risks his self-respect to provide for her and her family, viewing his own survival as a 'solid carcass' that must be preserved for her sake.

Whalley's deep love for his daughter Ivy drives him to hide his difficulties and sacrifice his own comfort to support her.

Whalley reveals his life is necessary for his daughter Ivy, whom he supports from afar, sacrificing his own comfort for her sake.

Whalley's determination to finish the trip to secure money for his daughter Ivy drives his actions, even as he faces humiliation and the threat of exposure.

Whalley's final letter to his daughter reveals his desperate attempt to save money for her, sacrificing his own life and dignity.