Blog Three:Endurance Pg 64

"The nine months of indecision, of speculation, about what might happen, of aimless, drifting with the pack, were over. Now they simply had to get themselves out, however appallingly difficult that might be(Lansing 64)."  By Lansing adding this quote into his writing, we realize how truly difficult it will be.  His use of foreshadowing allows us to see that their journey will be full of hardship.  Throughout the book, Lansing uses subtle hints indicating the way things will turn out.  This blunt but true statement signifies that though the men may be happy with their situation, the mood of the men will change drastically over time.  Also, his use of the word "appalling" really ties the knot on how difficult the journey will be. One does not know how or why the journey will be difficult but as this quote shows, one does know that it will be difficult.