Comparing Why I Hunt 'By Rick Bass And Schreiner'

Hunting has been around since the dawn of time. Having transformed from a vital means of survival to a sporting activity, people have long debated both sides of the issue. While some view hunting as a righteous action, others despise the deed. The argument for hunting as an admirable or distasteful act is still relevant to present society. As seen in the writings of Rick Bass and Robert G. Schreiner through many comparisons and differences, imagery, deeper meanings, stances, and views, the debate of hunting is a controversial matter. Bass and Schreiner utilize imagery throughout their works. By providing the reader with a vivid illustration of sights and sounds, one can truly experience hunting through their writing. Bass, the author of "Why I Hunt," describes the freedom and peace that hunting brings. He utilizes descriptive vocabulary to portray the joy of hunting. This can be observed in the quote, "…the crack of a twig, the shift of a breeze, a single stray hair caught on a piece of bark…" (Bass …show more content…
By reflecting on his entire affair with hunting, Bass approaches his views holistically. He provides a general view of hunting and illustrates hunting as a whole. He never addresses one specific hunting incident, but merely provides an overview of how hunting affects his life. Consequently, the reader does not receive a clear image of what a hunting trip was like for him. On the other hand, Schreiner utilizes his first and only hunting trip to form his opinion. He recalls his hunting experience in vivid details. Schreiner has a limited view of hunting due to the fact he shaped his ideas based on one trip. However, the reader does benefit from this approach since he or she receives a detailed description of the sights and sounds of a hunting trip. There are positive and negative aspects to both of the authors' approaches for developing their ideas of