Themes: Faith, Logic, and the Power of Belief
George's typical approaches prove to be a barrier when Cocoa becomes sick, and a storm washes away the bridge. When he suggests rebuilding the bridge, the islanders reject his plan. Convinced that Cocoa's only chance for recovery is off the island, George becomes so desperate for help that he decides to row across the sound, even though he cannot swim. His frustration and anger intensify when the men take apart the boat to use its wood for the new bridge. To George, their actions seem irrational. He finds it unimaginable that the solution to Cocoa's illness could lie in Miranda's abilities and his own willingness to accept what challenges logical understanding.
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