This short story is literally TERRIBLE. DO NOT REPEAT TO NOT read this short story. This short story is not a good story for young adults, it does not show any good theme. THE BOY LITERALLY DIES IN THE END BECAUSE HIS OLDER BROTHER DIDN'T WANT TO WAIT ON HIM. Can I just say that is the worst way for the story to end. To be honest I don't know who in the world would think this was a great book to teach/show to kids or any grade or age really. I think that this short story should not be in the English curriculum. I think that it's stupid and hurtful that they have this in teenagers' curriculum. To be honest, I really thought that schools would be better than this to put THIS short story into the English curriculum.