Great question! In the book My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George, Sam meets a man named Bando. Although Sam has spent much time alone, he enjoys Bando’s company. Thus, when Bando leaves, Sam has a mixed reaction.
Originally, Sam appears lonely. He has grown accustomed to spending time with Bando. Sam tries to spend every minute of the day busy. For example, he works tirelessly on sewing moccasins. As the text reveals:
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Great question! In the book My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George, Sam meets a man named Bando. Although Sam has spent much time alone, he enjoys Bando’s company. Thus, when Bando leaves, Sam has a mixed reaction.
Originally, Sam appears lonely. He has grown accustomed to spending time with Bando. Sam tries to spend every minute of the day busy. For example, he works tirelessly on sewing moccasins. As the text reveals:
“I was so lonely that I kept sewing on my moccasins to keep myself busy.”
However, after being alone again for a few days, he feels reunited with his animal companions. His falcon communicates with Sam. Also, “Jessie Coon James” (the raccoon) and “The Baron” (the weasel) become more connected to Sam again. Consequently, Sam seems less lonely and more content. As the text demonstrates:
“I had the feeling we were all back together again.”
Thus, after Bando departs, Sam initially feels isolated and lonely. However, after a few days, he feels more content and connected with his animal companions again.
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