Mortenson: What It Was Like To Sleep On A Mountain

The author uses imagery to describe how Mortenson is feeling and all the hardships he faced on his journey. This quote is significant because it describes what it was like to sleep on a mountain. The author lets the reader know how cold and uncomfortable it was. Mortonson made peace with himself and his failure to honor Christa. His body failed him, not his spirits. For the first time in his life, Mortenson found his body's limit while living on a mountain.
The author uses pathos to highlight the powerful emotions these women have when they see men. Women in Pakistan and Afghanistan fear men. They must cover their whole bodies. The author states these women's immediate response to when they see men. They cover up and hide. I disagree with …show more content…
They are lucky to even have or eat food. Mortenson's power of perception sharpened. The reader has a better understanding of the types of people Mortenson is helping. The reader understands Mortenson is helping those who are truly in need.
The author uses imagery to describe what it felt like to see children who are dying to learn but do not have the right opportunities. These children are unable to be successful because they live in fear. They really do not have proper schools to educate them. The reader has a clear idea on how heartbreaking it is to see children who want to learn but truly can not. The children remind Mortenson of Christa. This resemblance makes Mortenson want to do something and help make their lives better no matter how much they have to deal with.
Mortenson wonders how he can inform others to help and learn about the struggles of others around the world. Although America is not perfect, we are an ideal country to live in. Often, it can be hard to make others realize how lucky of a life they have and make them want to help others who are not as fortunate. This quote is significant because it is still a problem today. Many people are selfish and do not realize those all around the world struggling. It is important for others to help each other in every way that we can. Mortenson questions how we can do that so we can help those in …show more content…
He is struggling to find money to help build these schools. The authors syntax lets it be known that Mortenson is confident in how much he needs. The hardest part of the mission was to come up with enough money. He was not sure how to ask for it. Mortenson wrote letters to famous celebrities like Oprah and Susan Sarandon to ask for some money. He was coming up with a solution to his problem. Mortenson set goals for himself to help others.
This quote starts to help the reader have a better understanding of the title. Throughout the book, the first cup of tea is always shared with a stranger. The tea symbolizes family and how you will do anything for them. This quote is significant because the reader understands the importance of tea for the relationships Mortenson makes with everyone. Sharing tea is common throughout the book and the reader starts to see the deeper meaning and resemblance behind it. he tone in this quote is inspiring. This quote is important because Mortenson worked diligently to help build schools for these kids. The children ran along and shouted their approval. This made Mortenson ecstatic. All he wanted was to make these kids happy and give them a better life than what they already have. Seeing their smiling faces and getting their approval inspires Mortenson to keep going. Seeing his mission come together and help others is a blessing to Mortenson