Blog Nine: Endurance Pg 203

The motif of waiting and trying to survive was becoming all too familiar for the remaining crew of the Endurance.  They waited every day for months for the rescue boat that they had hoped would save them from the terrible piece of rock they resided on. "Every morning i go to the stop of the hill, and in spite of everything i cannot help hoping to see a ship coming along to our relief." Everyday for months Hurley along with others climbed that hill to look for salvation.  The theme does not just apply to the island though.  Even on the ice, they still expected something to go their way and in a way, save them.  They hoped that just maybe something would eventually aid in their progress. This theme constantly appeared throughout the book as something to be expected.