hiking trip

“The Hiking Trip” Analysis

In the short story “The Hiking Trip,” the protagonist, Jeff, has to leave the canyon without his dad, in order to find help for his injured brother, Mark. Jeff is courageous and loving, and his true self is shown by his actions throughout the story. By the end Jeff finds his strength, he finds that love can give you courage.

In the beginning, Jeff acts childish and frightened. For example, he says,”I never wanted to come on this stupid old hiking trip!” This shows that he is immature because he is complaining about the trip while Mark is badly injured and in need of assistance. “Im scared! I don’t want to have courage!” Jeff is too frightened and he doesn't want to hike alone. He is too scared to come out of his comfort zone and go on the journey by himself.

Moments after, Jeff learned that he had to try his best to save Mark, he had to be strong and courageous. His father told him,”If not courage...have enough love for you brother…” Jeff replies with,”What was the name of the of that little town?” Jeff finally found his courage, thanks to all the love he has for Mark. He finally made up his mind to try his best to save Mark. “Can't stop Mark is in trouble!” When he finally made it out of the canyon he got tired and wanted to rest but he continued because he knew how important it was for Mark to get help. Finally, as Jeffs makes it out of the canyon he tries to find a quick way to get to the little town and find help for Mark. He started walking, then jogging, then running at his full capacity and thankfully a tow truck passes by and the driver tells Jeff to get in. Instead of slowing down
Jeff pushed himself beyond human endurance and was able to find someone to help him. While
Jeff and Bob, the tow truck driver, are in the car Jeff tells Bob about Marks situation and then moments later he passes out. Jeff was trying so hard that his body couldn't handle anymore, so when he finally found help for Mark, his body wanted to rest. “You’re a hero Jeff, you saved
Marks life!” are the words Jeff hears from his father when he wakes up. Jeff accomplished his journey and became a courageous and strong young man.

Jeff had to go through this journey by himself to help save Mark. He started off being childish and frightened and by the end he was strong, courageous and a hero. Jeff figured out that love can conquer your fears and give you strength and courage.