survival-and-resilience
Snake demonstrates physical and mental endurance by managing her injury, capturing serpents, and climbing out of a perilous crevasse despite exhaustion.
2 chapters across 2 books
Dreamsnake (1978)Vonda N. McIntyre
In this chapter, Snake tends to Melissa's wound and captures several mature dreamsnakes, including a young eggling she tames and carries with her. Despite her injury and exhaustion, Snake attempts a difficult climb out of a crevasse where she has been trapped, narrowly escaping detection by her pursuers. Once free, she navigates confusing tunnels in search of an exit, uncertain of what dangers or obstacles lie ahead.
The Postman (1985)David Brin
In this chapter, Gordon travels through the devastated city of Eugene, observing the remnants of civilization and learning about the city's valiant but ultimately failed resistance against bandit gangs. He encounters signs of hope and emerging legends, such as the mysterious figure Cyclops who promises redemption through reclaimed technology. The chapter ends with Gordon investigating a distressing scream in an abandoned university building, leading him into a dangerous and tense situation.