Pages 1-6 of "The Bear" introduce a conflict between Civilization and the Wilderness. The boy is instinctively driven to be granted access to the Wilderness as symbolized by Old Ben. Just
like the dog, he knows he will have to face his fear and be brave at some point to be able to live
with himself and be worthy of acceptance.
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