The oxygen tank is another Symbol in the book Into Thin Air but not only do the climbers actually need this but it represents the support. The sight of a full oxygen tank is enough to cause pear joy. especially when a climber are terrified their running out. Som bite say oxygen also represents the fact that people are not meant to exist in high altitudes. So knowing that why put your life a risk? The majority of the clients on the 1996 expedition need the oxygen. In a situation where there are many elements against them, having a canister of air provides security and puts a climber on a more level “playing field”.
