1. What is the topic of this introduction? In other words, what is it about?

Answer:
The sinking of the Titanic, and one of it's few survivors, J.Bruce Ismay.
Explanation:
The introduction's text discusses the topic of the sinking of the Titanic. It speaks about how Ismay's reputation was ruined because of the tragedy, and how the media was furious about the fact rather than him helping other women and children, he climbed into a lifeboat to save his own life first.