... remarks that the piece, "presents certain difficulties, ..., because of new approaches the author takes to his material and his protagonist" (Young 41). In this story a reader can recognize two different themes. The first would be over coming fears, whether it be staring into the face of danger or plainly standing up for yourself. The second is to learn the code of ... her leaving. Even Wilson saw the transition in Francis after the hunt. He gains a new respect for Macomber equal to that of someone coming into manhood. An observation of his metamorphosis is made that, "When he attains t...

• Word Count: 1636
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School