Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - Survival Stories When Frightful the falcon returns to Sam, the boy who raised her, he knows he has to chase her away. WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guaranteeīinding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & EditionsĪnnotation: The award-winning sequel to "My Side of the Mountain" and "On the Far Side of the Mountain" is now available in paperback. GradeSaver, Web.Contributor(s): George, Jean Craighead (Author) "My Side of the Mountain Metaphors and Similes". Next Section Irony Previous Section Symbols, Allegory and Motifs How To Cite in MLA Format Magdalena, Maria, et al. Will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback. You can help us out by revising, improving and updatingĪfter you claim a section you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. This simile creates a detailed image in the reader's mind of the nature that Sam experiences and it captures the sense of isolation that Sam experiences during his time living there. George also uses a simile to describe the sound of a loon on the lake: "the loon called again, its cry echoing over the water like a wild and lonesome trumpet" (George, 59). The sound of a loon representing loneliness This metaphor exemplifies the strategic thinking required for survival in the wilderness, as well as Sam's realization of the importance of adapting to changing circumstances. When Sam examines his strategies for hunting and foraging, he considers that "it was like playing chess, and I was always moving my pieces around to make the next move" (George, 43). Sam's survival related to a game of chessĪ third metaphor that arises in the novel is the comparison of Sam's survival attempts in the Catskills to a game of chess. This metaphor highlights the ways in which Sam's experiences have shaped him and that self-discovery is an ongoing process that requires continual assessment and change. Sam reflects on his experiences in the woods and notes that "like a river that has become a little pond, I was slowing down" (George, 107). Sam's growth as related to a riverĪnother second metaphor in the novel is the comparison of Sam's journey of self-discovery and growth as a person to a river that flows and changes over time. This metaphor highlights Frightful's importance to Sam's life in the woods, as well as the trust and mutual dependence of their relationship. Making this comparison explicit, Sam notes that "it was like being married to her, only better" (George, 92). One of the most interesting and striking metaphors in the novel is the comparison of Sam's relationship with his falcon, Frightful, to that of a marriage. The relationship between Sam and Frightful Written by Maria Magdalena and other people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
0 kommentar(er)
