"The Rattler"

The author of the passage, "The Rattler" creates two equally likable characters which presents a dilemma for the reader. The author wants the reader to believe that life is dear in his story "The Rattler." The author uses smaller effect to produce the overall picture of life being dear. The conflict between the snake and man makes the reader realize that life is precious and the author controls the readers emotions through lesser effects. The …

…women and children on the ranch, however, the snake who is portrayed innocently and whose only fault is that it is a creature capable of killing. The author leaves the decision to the reader whose side to take in the battle of survival, between two strong characters, one being a man, another being an animal. Ultimately the author presents a bigger picture for the reader that life should be cherished and respected by all creatures.