Adventure Quote by Frank Norris
““Goo'-by, ole Bill, by-by. There you go, an' the signal o' distress roun' you, H. B. 'I'm in need of assistance.' Lord, here comes the sharks--look! look! look at um fight! look at um takin' ole Bill! I'm in need of assistance. I sh'd say you were, ole Bill.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Octopus, 1901
The speaker dramatizes a desperate call for help amid chaos, using vivid imagery of sharks and a struggling figure.
In simple terms: A frantic plea for rescue in a chaotic scene.
Key Takeaway
Seek help before danger overwhelms you.
Themes
danger
desperation
communication
Mood
tense
urgent
Type
narrative
dramatic
When to use this quote
- emergency response
- public safety
- media reporting
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
crisis
survival
oral tradition
Questions to Reflect On
- Who is the 'Bill' needing help?
- What does the shark imagery symbolize?
A Different Perspective
The chaotic language may obscure the actual need for assistance.
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