'Minutes later I woke: Davy was poking me in the side. Finger to his lips, he nodded east. A lone snow goose was approaching, fighting the wind, making low questioning honks at our flock of rags. I put my face against the ground, trying not to move- a goose is an easy bird to spook, The loner's honks got louner and more confident as it decided to land for breakfast. It was utterly fooled. I'd actually started feeling sorry for the doomed bird when Davy grabbed my shoulder and spun me so I lay on my back. He jammed the Winchester into my hands.
"Take him, Rube." (7)
This passage demonstrates the strength and love in the family. Reuben is too young to hunt but his older brother offers an easy shot to shoot. This is a strong connection of the family and how through hard times to come, they must still stick together. Maybe listen to the younger children and give then a chance. Or maybe now he will feel special about himself and his brother but later on he might dissapoint his older brother. Why did they randomly decide to go hunting? Why did they leave home at 11 oclock at night just to go to the farm to hunt? Why was Davy being so quiet in the car and not talking to the father?
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