“Saturday Climbing” by W.D. Valgardson is a short story about a father-daughter climbing duo, in which the climbing has been used as a symbol for the relationship between Barry and his daughter Moira. To begin, the gradual change from seemingly impossible to difficult of the climbing gives us insight into Barry’s growth from having no idea how to raise his daughter alone to beginning to know how. In addition, Barry’s doubt in the rope and carabiners abilities to keep him safe despite being able to hold ten times their weight validates the lack of trust his has in his daughter. Furthermore, Barry’s reluctance to give Moira responsibility given her young age is demonstrated by falling from the cliff, “He stepped up, away from the safety
