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physical-endurance

Snake pushes her body beyond normal limits to carry Melissa down the cliff despite pain and exhaustion.

2 chapters across 2 books

Dreamsnake (1978)Vonda N. McIntyre

Chapter 13

In Chapter 13 of Dreamsnake, Snake struggles to carry her injured daughter Melissa down a steep cliff and through a meadow, battling exhaustion and fear. Arevin arrives with Snake's horses, helps tend to Melissa, and together they work to revive her using warmth and sugar as a stimulant. The chapter highlights Snake's determination, the fragility of life, and the support of trusted allies in a harsh environment.

The Windup Girl (2009)Paolo Bacigalupi

Chapter 45

Emiko wakes in a devastated city under blackout conditions and attempts a desperate climb up the balconies of Anderson-sama's apartment to find water and refuge. Despite severe physical injury and exhaustion, she perseveres, driven by an ingrained survival instinct, until she is caught by a young girl wielding a spring gun. The chapter highlights Emiko's vulnerability, determination, and the harsh urban environment shaped by ongoing conflict.