Hugh Glass is the manliest man who ever grew chest hair, and he's got the skills to back it up. More importantly, however, he has experience. He has experience on the high seas as a pirate under the command of Jean Lafitte. He has experience living with the Pawnee tribe, where he learned some life-saving techniques for surviving in the wilderness. Dude is even a decent cartographer. When all of these skills are combined, the result is one tough customer who can handle anything you throw at him, whether it's a bear attack, an unforeseen betrayal, or a sudden river ambush.
Questions About Strength and Skill
- Which is more important: Glass's strength or his skill? Explain.
- How did Glass's life experiences prepare him for survival on the frontier?
- What are Bridger's skills?
- Is Fitzgerald a skilled frontiersman? Why or why not?