How does the story "we re not afraid to die " suggests that optimism helps to endure the direct stress.
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It is often said that hope sustains life. If a patient does not have the indomitable will to live, then doctor fails to cure his disease. Every earthly problems has a solution but the mortals should retain their calmlessness.
Here in the story, " We're Not Afraid To Die.... If We Can All Be Together" the positive attitude of then narrator saved the Wavewalker and the crew. He made every possible efforts to safeguard the ship. He stretched the canvas and secured waterproof hatch covers across the gaping holes. He felt that the end was near, but he kept on struggling and making efforts. Consequently, they reached the shore safely.
Explanation:
Optimism is a determination to overcome difficulties. It raises one’s spirits and helps one overcome stress and difficulty with ease. The story displays courage and optimism throughout. Survival happens only because of the optimistic struggle that the family carries on with.
The level of perseverance in the author rises when Jonathan says, “we’re not afraid of dying if we can all be together. Besides, the caricatures of him and Mary, drawn by Sue, helps his determination and optimism to grow many folds. The positive outlook of the children infuses positivity in the narrator. He rigorously calculates their position and finally asks Larry to steer a course of 185 degrees. Though he had lost all hope by then, he did not show it and optimistically told Larry that they would spot the island by about 5 P.M. Fortunately, their struggle and optimism pays off and they manage to find Ile Amsterdam by evening.
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