Growing up

There comes a point in every person's life when they gain a profound realization about growing up. Both Ernest Hemingway and Stephen King describe situations in their stories where this is intended to happen. In "Indian camp" and "The Last Rung on the Ladder" the main characters encounter incidents that help them grow and mature. In "Indian Camp", Nick undergoes several significant experiences, but he fails to reach an epiphany. Nick is brought to the …

…directly affected by the act of suicide. Nick actually witnesses it firsthand, but strangely, in the end it makes him believe that he will live forever. On the other hand, Larry is devastated when he finds out that his sister has killed herself, especially after he discovers that he could have done something to change it. Larry's case is an example where a great loss causes him to reach an important revelation about his life.