Feelings of Helplessness At one point or another we all succumb to the feeling of helplessness in our lives. Whether it is a feeling of not being able to break free of an abusive loved one or being trapped by a bad storm, the natural animal instinct of survival is apparent. "Celebration" written by W.D. Valgardson studies that instinct and the helplessness of situations that drives us to it. Valgardson introduces various situations that …showed first 75 words of 842 total…

…showed last 75 words of 842 total…can see into his mind the feelings towards him are piteous and fright. The tone of the story reflects the environment that it takes place in, at the cabin a dark and brooding tone is imparted, whereas at the hospital, a calm and lighter tone is represented. By changing the tone of the story at the hospital the reader is lead to believe that the danger is over which makes the ending surprising and effective.