Life and Death
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Life and Death
In the essay, "Indian Camp", by Ernest Hemingway, Nick learns about the trials
and tribulations that everyday life can hold. The lessons are joyful when celebrating the
birth of a child but complicated when experiencing death.
As Nick escorted his dad to help an Indian woman he was nervous to find out they
would be delivering a baby. Little did Nick know how difficult a journey it would be?
Nick was startled by the cries he heard from the shanty but his dad was quick to point out
why the woman was screaming. His father went on to explain what labor was and that
the screams weren't important. The Indian woman was having great difficulty because it
wasn't a normal delivery the baby was breach which meant instead of head first the baby
would be feet first which could cause many complications, usually the baby's are
surgically removed and under the best conditions it can be difficult.
Nick assisted his dad with the delivery and was relieved when the baby was born.
His dad went on to explain that they needed to stitch the Indian woman and asked him if
he'd like to watch, realizing at that point most of Nick's curiosity was gone. Nick's dad
was feeling exhilarated and very proud of their accomplishment...