Bear Hunt by James McIntyre (2009)
Two young men from York state, Bill Brown and Tom Dawes, seek adventure through hunting and fishing. They enjoy their time on a lake, catching trout and exploring the nearby woods. Their excitement turns grim when they encounter a mother bear and her cubs. Despite their initial intentions, they shoot the mother bear, leading to a fierce confrontation. The bear, wounded but defiant, fights back, showcasing her protective instincts. Bill Brown finds himself in a perilous situation as the bear attacks him, but Tom Dawes intervenes, using a club to save his friend. The struggle escalates, with the bear inflicting serious injuries on Brown. In a desperate bid to end the conflict, Dawes uses a hunting knife to fatally wound the bear. The ordeal concludes with Dawes wearing the bear's skin as a coat, a stark reminder of their violent encounter and the harsh realities of nature. The narrative explores themes of bravery, the consequences of hunting, and the instinctual bond between a mother and her young.
By James McIntyre · First published 2009 · Genre: Narrative Poetry, Adventure, Nature Writing · 328 words
First lines
Two youths came over from York state, / Bill Brown and Tom Dawes his mate, / For many months they were wishing / The sport of hunting and of fishing.
They rowed along the lake in punt, / When tired of fishing they would hunt, / At river's mouth they caught fine trout, / In woods close by they saw bear's snout.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: James McIntyre
- Date: 2009 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Narrative Poetry, Adventure, Nature Writing, Tragedy, Humor
- Length: 328 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Narrative Poetry — The poem tells a story through verse, focusing on the events of a bear hunt.
- Adventure — The plot involves a hunting expedition, showcasing themes of bravery and survival.
- Nature Writing — The poem describes interactions with wildlife and the natural environment.
- Tragedy — The poem includes elements of violence and the consequences of hunting, highlighting the tragic fate of the bear.
Tags
Children's Literature · Poetry · Adventure · Wildlife · Hunting · Nature · Imagination · Fantasy · Rhyming Verse · Storytelling · Animal Encounters · Outdoor Activities