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Survival In 'Crazy For The Storm'

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The term “survival” is defined as “the state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal or difficult circumstances.” Survival – emotional as well as physical - is the main theme in “Crazy for the Storm” and is demonstrated over and over again in Norman’s life experiences. Ollestad writes, “I stood up from my old bed and sucked up my pain. I wiped my cheeks and walked back into the living room with a smile, just like my dad would have” (Ollestad 218). This shows Norman’s respect for his dad and how much he looks up to him. Survival is key to Norman’s life due to his mother’s abusive boyfriend, the risky activities his father makes him do and the tragic plane crash. Norman clings to hang on to the cliff,

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