Gowing Post 1

I think the narrator tracks the progress of the storm as it approaches as a way to give the reader further insight into what is going on. This is not the only time the narrator does this. In the prologue, the book is begun with a description of the Gulf Stream, explaining what it is, how it works, and its route from Cuba to the Keys. This foreshadowed the use of the Gulf Stream later on, and made it easier to be aware of the events in the book. Also, in chapter five, he talks about the beliefs of the ancient tribes of Cuba in relation to hurricanes. This gives us knowledge of hurricanes so that we know what they are and how they have affected people. I think that these explanations through out the book are very helpful. They give the reader a clearer picture on what is going on. They make the book more interesting to read, and give us more understanding. With out these explanations, it would still be a good book, however it may be confusing and harder to read. Tracking the hurricane allowed the reader to become more aware of what was going on. It was very helpful, and the descriptions made the book much more appealing.