Start by reading only the first 15 lines and based on those answer these questions:
Where does the story take place?
The story takes place going from a lake shore, onto the water. They're heading towards an Indian camp located somewhere in America.
Who are the characters?
We meet Nick Adams, his dad, and his uncle George. We also hear about the two Indians taking the three to the camp. One rowing the boat they are in, and another in the boat in front of them.
What is going on and why?
We meet Nick Adams, his dad, and his uncle George. We also hear about the two Indians taking the three to the camp. One rowing the boat they are in, and another in the boat in front of them. When talking to Nick, Dr. Adams reveals that they are headed to an Indian camp, since there's a sick woman over there in need of help.
Who do you think is the main character and why?
The main character in this story is Nick. We can sense that the story’s protagonist is Nick by the way Hemingway is focusing on what Nick is doing or what he can hear. An example would be from lines 7-8 stating; “Nick heard the oarlocks of the other boat quite a way ahead of them in the mist.”
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