8. What does the episode of David's stay on the island contribute to the story? What aspects of his personality does it emphasize?

[Jen]

8. What does the episode of David's stay on the island contribute to the story? What aspects of his personality does it emphasize?

[Kristel]

I think there was probably a great lesson on not to let things that appear to be impossible to overcome stop you from looking for a way out.

[[deleted user]]

I would add that it showed he was thinking like a child and not practically looking for a solution, it also showed that we all need people to help guide us, teach us and that we can rely on.

[Patrick]

True, if he had been a bit more practical and less focused on his hunger, he would probably have figured out how he could cross the creek without the fishermen telling him.