Sunday, January 4, 2015

Gone Missing

I can't imagine as a parent receiving news your son has been reported missing and that being the only information you have received. Then also having California newspapers and radio broadcasts make tributes to him as if he had died (Hillenbrand 145). That must be a horrible feeling to have, not knowing what is or has happened to your son, brother, and friend. It is something nobody should have to go through. However, I do love the faith and hope his brother, Pete, has in him. He reassures his mother that Louie will make it (Hillenbrand 145). Part of him may have been saying that just to keep his family optimistic, but I also believe he truly thought that. I think Pete believed Louie could do anything. That is truly special, in my opinion. I feel like that sibling relationship is something to cherish.
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  1. UnknownJanuary 4, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    I agree with you that there should have been a better way to inform the families that their sons were reported missing. They should not have had to open an emotionless letter that says their sons may be dead. Everyone immediately recognizes what the "lost at sea" title means and the reassurance Pete provides must have helped his mother. Pete appears to have a special connection with Louie from the start of the book, almost like a inseparable bond. I agree with you that Pete believed Louie could do anything and I think Pete has been one of his greatest supporters. Their bond is one that not all siblings have and I can not wait for them to be reunited... I will probably cry.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    I also agree that the sibling relationship is something very special and that Pete has been Louie's greatest supporter from day one. Although Pete was always favored that didn't come between the brothers and Pete's reassurance to his parents that Louie will make it isn't just him saying something to make his parents feel better its something that Pete truly believes it the connection the two brothers have giving Pete that gut feeling that Louie will make it.

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