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Sherpa Life

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Physical strength is important because a person’s body can only withstand so much. According to Grayson Schaffer in “The Value of a Sherpa Life” the Sherpa porters struggle to survive in the hardships and conditions they face. He writes, “The men who were struck were carrying 80-pound loads to Camps I and II, or they were on their way back to base camp” (1). This shows how hard the Sherpas work and the weight of the supplies they have to withstand. Similarly, members on the James Caird have to withstand the major hurricane and massive waves coming over the boat. In “The Voyage if the James Caird” Caroline Alexander states, “Rain, hail, sleet, and snow hammered down, and by noon the gale had become a full-fledged hurricane whipping a mountainous …show more content…

Alexander mentions how the crew on the James Caird has to keep healthy to survive. She says, “The staple of their diet was “hoosh,” a brick of beef protein, lard, oatmeal, sugar and salt originally intended as sledging rations for the transcontinental trek that now lay on the fringe of a memory” (4). This shows us how the crew has to be strong and eat well to remain healthy on their journey. Similarly, the Sherpas struggle to maintain good health in their jobs. “You only need to review the numbers that I reported last year: lower pay, lower standards for rescue insurance, lower payouts on accidental-death coverage in general” (Schaffer 6). The author tells us that the Sherpas do not make as much money as they deserve, and they need to have good physical strength to maintain the health the can’t afford. People in Puerto Rico have less resources to stay alive and healthy, so they are relying on their physical strength to stay alive. In a recent U.S. News article, the author states “Considering Puerto Rico's hazardous conditions and limited health care services, that number is sure to rise.” These people do not have the necessary health care services they need, so they only have themselves and their strength. Physical strength is so important for people in distress to keep them …show more content…

Sherpas need good physical strength to survive. “Without the hard work of the Sherpa porters, it would be largely impossible for Americans and Europeans with slightly above-average physiology, and well above-average disposable income, to scale the world's tallest mountain” (Schaffer 1). Without the help and strength of Sherpas, many people would not survive the climb. The crew members on the Caird need to be strong to survive their tough journey. “Worsley's report of the conversation was intended as a tribute to Shackleton’s courage in undertaking such a dangerous voyage (Alexander 6). The author is telling us that the crew had to be strong to survive this treacherous journey. The people with better physical strength had greater chances of survival during Hurricane Maria. “Starting on Sept. 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria swamped Puerto Rico with 20 inches of rain and battered it with 150 mph winds for over 30 hours” (Conversation). These people had to uses their strength to get through the floods and harsh winds of the hurricane. With good physical strength, people can live the long lives the

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