Norman Maclean is the narrator and protagonist of the story. The story takes place in Livingston, Montana where he spends a large quantity of his time fishing. Although he loves fishing, his brother Paul is what you would call an expert fisherman. His father is a pastor, so he spends a great deal of time reading the bible and doing religious studies his father forces him to do. He must complete the religious tasks before he is able to go fishing.
Having been forced to do his religious work, he did not always appreciate doing it. He would much rather be fishing or outdoors. Going fishing allows him to ignore everything else in his life and just enjoy the moment he is in this very second, just him and his rod. He uses fishing as more of a way
Having been forced to do his religious work, he did not always appreciate doing it. He would much rather be fishing or outdoors. Going fishing allows him to ignore everything else in his life and just enjoy the moment he is in this very second, just him and his rod. He uses fishing as more of a way