Trapped, Aron Ralston Character Analysis

Survival Essay (C) Next, in his book Trapped, Aron Ralston demonstrates that the trait of intelligence is important in order for survival. (E) More specifically, on page 2 Ralston comes to the conclusion to build a make-shift seat in order to conserve his energy (Ralston, page 2). (A) Due to his idea to construct a “seat,” Ralston had become able to make his energy last longer, so he would be able to withstand the situation he was in much longer than he should have. (E) Another example is on page 4 when Ralston decides to use the elastic from his CamelBak to wrap around his arm to allow himself to cut him arm off more easily, versus using his tourniquet around his arm (Ralston, page 4). (A) Ralston using his elastic allowed for a safer and smarter wat for him to self-amputate, if he ever concluded that he needed to in order for himself to survive. (L) Without a doubt, Ralston’s ability of comprehension of his situation helped him to survive (C) Finally, the character of Rainsford in Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game” survives major conflict by being calm while under pressure. (E) On page 20 on “The

I will not,” (Connell, line 578, page 20). (A) Rainsford’s ability to keep his nerve while being hunted by another human allowed him to clearly think of his first trap, the tree trap, that provided him more time to lose Zaroff’s trail, allowing his to survive the first night. (E) Later on page 23, Rainsford reminds himself again, “’Nerve, nerve, nerve!’” (Connell, line 677, page 23). (A) Although Rainsford is losing his nerve, he is able to escape Zaroff finding him and killing him. (L) Thus, Rainsford’s calmness ultimately led to his survival when he was placed within a life of death