Prompt Krakauer interrupts the story again here to tell the story of his own youth. What is his purpose for this? Do you think he
accomplishes that purpose?

Read the passage. then, identify the theme that is supported by the passage. most ships cannot survive a terrible thunderstorm. the ocean is an angry beast that will tame any who try to control it. the gods have the power to control human destiny. men are willing to die to eat the delicious cattle of the gods.