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46.4 On the Rainy River (short Story by Tim O'Brien)

46.4 On their fishing trip, why does Berdahl cut the engine of the boat 20 yards off the shore of Canada?

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He wants Tim to see Canada, to be in reach of her shores. Berdahl wanted Tim to have the physical sensation of choosing, he wanted Tim to decide for himself.

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