Section Three

Abstract:
This section deals with loss and gain. In this chapter Jessie realizes that her brother will never be returning home and in turn means she will probably never see him again. With this however, she and Norman grow closer and realize they love each other very much. This section contains the final fishing trip between Norman, Paul, and Mr. Maclean. Here the family gains a reunion between them where there is no fighting and no contests. In the end everyone that goes fishing gets a good amount of fish. In this chapter Paul and Norman reverse roles. Paul tries to take care of Norman and help him out. Also, in the chapter is the biggest loss this family with probably ever have, Paul is brutally murdered.

Reflection:
This chapter I would describe as the calm before the storm. Here the family has a perfect reunion and a perfect fishing trip. At the end of the trip Norman leads on the Paul seems to know that this was it, this was the last fish. The reader gets the impression that something really bad is going to happen. I was convinced that Mr. Maclean or the mother was going to pass on but I didn't see Paul dying. This is a good chapter because it shows Norman step up and help calm the family, but it also shows in the end the father trying to help Norman, try and help him understand.