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How does Brian keep track of time?
How does Brian keep track of time?
He marks a rock and goes by his firsts.
Brian's first meat was when he caught what?
Brian's first meat was when he caught what?
A foolbird.
Why couldn't Brian kill foolbirds at first?
Why couldn't Brian kill foolbirds at first?
He was looking for the color, not the outline.
Brian realized that so much of living was what after cooking the foolbird?
Brian realized that so much of living was what after cooking the foolbird?
What falls out of the bird after peeling the skin of the foolbird off?
What falls out of the bird after peeling the skin of the foolbird off?
What does Brian think of cleaning the foolbird as?
What does Brian think of cleaning the foolbird as?
Flashcards
How does Brian track time?
How does Brian track time?
Brian keeps track of time by marking a rock and using his first experiences as milestones.
Brian's first meat?
Brian's first meat?
Brian's first meat came from catching a foolbird (grouse).
Why couldn't Brian kill foolbirds?
Why couldn't Brian kill foolbirds?
Initially, Brian couldn't kill foolbirds because he was focusing on their color rather than their outline.
Living requires..?
Living requires..?
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Foolbird insides?
Foolbird insides?
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Cleaning the bird = ?
Cleaning the bird = ?
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Study Notes
Tracking Time
- Brian keeps track of time by marking a rock and counting by his fingers.
First Meat
- Brian's initial successful hunt yielded a foolbird, marking a significant moment in his survival journey.
Hunting Challenges
- Initially, Brian struggles to kill foolbirds because he focuses on their color instead of their outline, hindering his ability to aim correctly.
Lesson in Patience
- After cooking the foolbird, Brian learns that a large part of survival and living requires patience.
Cleaning the Foolbird
- While preparing the foolbird, Brian encounters a situation where the insides fall out, leading to an unpleasant odor.
Analogy for Cleaning
- Brian compares the process of cleaning the foolbird to peeling an orange, reflecting his attempt to find familiarity in an unfamiliar task.
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