True or False: This excerpt shows Captain Walton goes from someone excited by the pursuit of his dream to someone who realizes that he short forfeit his desires.
"The die is cast; I have consented to return if we are not destroyed. Thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; I come back ignorant and disappointed. It requires more philosophy than I possess to bear this injustice with patience…I am returning to England. I have lost my hopes of utility and glory."
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True. This excerpt shows Captain Walton's realization that he has to give up his desires and dreams due to fear and indecision, leading to disappointment and a loss of hope.