Though the jobs were in extreme conditions, the immigrants accepted their lives in Toronto. For example, Nicholas Temelcoff, one of the characters, does the most dangerous job on the construction of the bridge everyday but Nicholas seems to even embrace the thrill, ‘‘he is happiest at daily chores’’ (Ondaatje 34). The immigrants learn to embrace their and having the same types of jobs, the immigrants or outsiders tend to regroup at night. At first, it is hard to restart their lives but once they do, they can move on and start a more stable job or business. In contrast, the conditions of immigrants before migrating were much harder.
But after that everything becomes pretty routine until disaster strikes, which fortunately does occur quite soon! And thereafter it's a matter of problem-solving followed by one long period of suspense as Brian undertakes a perilous journey to save Derek's life. So, the best part of The River (which is a part called "The River"), even though the longest, first, part has no name; the shortest, last part is called "Measurements" is as exciting as anything in Hatchet. It's just not terribly long, whereas Hatchet was mostly one exciting disaster after another. But on the plus side, no preaching breaks up the suspense.
The expedition was no place for quitters, which is why the captains both picked specific people to perform this insane task. Ambrose’s work definitely opened my eyes to see what an undertaking it was for that time period, Lewis spent months just planning out the whole thing, and as the expedition began there were many problems encountered, but he was stubborn enough to push through them and carry out one of the greatest expeditions in U.S. history. I think its amazing what this group of mostly strangers was able to pull off, considering the times and the limited technology, this feat thought to be impossible by nearly everyone. After not hearing from the expedition for almost 2 years it was thought they were all dead, or lost in the wilderness, but on their return in September 1806, everyone on the expedition is considered a
His heart had hardened as well.” Stanley was not the skinniest of all boys and digging all day in the excruciating heat would have been tough for poor Stanley. Over time he toned up and became physically stronger. Also all the pressure on him mentally would have been tough. He gained great persistence having to push through and keep digging all day. Camp Green Lake changes everyone, and not necessarily for the best.
It has a very powerful meaning behind it, to not take anything for granted because we are lucky to be blessed with what we have. The choices we make can determine our future. Eric had to learn the hard way that life is a precious and unpredictable. He thought surviving on top of the mountain was his greatest challenge, until he realized he was going to be living the rest of his life without his legs. The main message of the book is to live life to the fullest and think before you act.
Duncan grows as a person as a result of his experience that never would have happened if he had not discovered the diary in the Lost and Found Department. The diary brought out the adventurous side of his character and through his experiences it changed him for the
Halliday confirms this realization as Wade is being awarded, “I created the OASIS because I never felt at home in the real world. I didn’t know how to connect with the people there…Right up until I knew it was ending. Because reality is real” (364). The only reason why Wade wanted to win before was to gain power and money so he could escape the harsh reality many poor people faced. He learned from Art3mis, Shoto, Aech, Og, and Daito that life is more important than refuge from harsh reality.
He got the real experience of joy and devastation instead of just seeing it behind the protection of his castle walls. Lastly, Gilgamesh learned how much his people worked and had to suffer because of him. At the end of the book, he looks at the wall his people have built for him and sees how much effort is really put into everything that seemed so small and easy to him before. The elders also supported him, gave him good advice and moral support. Gilgamesh never thought about how hard his people had it, and he would have continued to think that they had it easier than they really did.
It was a great end for Billie showing his heroic skills, although he didn’t knew about it. A real definition of a hero was made in a difficult situation. Billie is just an average guy was on the boat. He had a moments where he doubted himself couple times. Times were hard when the other guys including the Captain had felt asleep, he still kept himself motivated.
I ask Aaron what he thought of the lake and he responds, “I'm surprised to see this many types of mushroom fruiting in early October. I guess last weeks rains brought the season with them early.” This last place was my favorite because I saw so much beauty here. Being on this trip changed my perspective about observing and that I need to observe more. The more I observed on this trip the more I saw how beautiful things were and that the trip helped me improve my seeing. This act of observation helped enhance the whole adventure.