How does the story" we r not afraid to die " suggest that optimism is not just mindset its behaviour???
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Explanation:
The very title of the story "We're Not Afraid to Die" suggests that's hope sustains life. Our opistimic attitude helps us even to face extremely dangerous situations with courage and determination. Our optimism helps us to endure 'The direct stress' successfully. The narrator, his wife Mary, and children Sue and Jonathan set to sail from England. They were trying to repeat the incredible feat of Captain James Cook. Wavewalker had been professionally built and tested in the roughest weather. However, the gigantic waves started thrashing Wavewalker from January 2. These proved to be disastrous. The boat was capsizing. The narrator accepted his approaching death. But strong optimism saved them. Speed of the boat was slowed. Strom jib was dropped. Mooring ropes were tied across the stern. Life-jackets and oilskins were donned. The narrator's ribs cracked. His mouth was filled with blood and broken teeth. Larry and Herb were pumping water out like madmen. Sue's head had swollen alarmingly. But optimism and hope helped them to 'endure the direct stress'. Even Jonathan was not afraid. He went on "We aren't afraid of dying if we all can be together".
At last, their optimism helped them to survive. The island ɪle Amsterdam was sighted. Jon was ready to hug his father. For Jon he was "The best daddy in the world and the best captain". The next morning all the 28 inhabitants of the ɪle Amsterdam cheered them and helped them ashore.