In the short story “Earthquake” by Jack Hodgins the theme is that nature is stronger than man. This has been reminded to the characters in the story violently, through the earthquake of ’46. The narrator notes that “the scariest thing about quakes is that they change the way a fellow looks at the world”. This is reflected in his uncle Toby, when after he witnesses the lake draining, he becomes obsessed, essentially quitting work and tells his story over and over to anyone who will listen.
This break in uncle Toby demonstrates the fragility of the human psyche. This directly contrasts the powerful, unstoppable force of the earthquake that shakes the town.
The vulnerability of man is also displayed in a scene where the young narrator,
This break in uncle Toby demonstrates the fragility of the human psyche. This directly contrasts the powerful, unstoppable force of the earthquake that shakes the town.
The vulnerability of man is also displayed in a scene where the young narrator,