"Once More to the Lake"

The introduction paragraph sets up the scene perfectly. He talks about his summer in 1904 at this camp on the lake, then sets the tone for his return, presently, with his son. The main focus of the story, in my opinion, are the sensory details of what the author experiences at this lake. Apparently important from the beginning, this lake holds dear memories for the author, and he wants nothing more to relive his youth and make new memories with his son. E.B. White gets down to very specific and minor details about everything his 5 senses gather. From the smell of wet wood in the mornings, to eyeing a family of menos swimming, to feeling the dusty paths on his feet. White engulfs any reader with his descriptive details. Not much dialogue is quoted, but it isn't necessary for this particular essay. Very apparent is how White's memories (and newly created memories) here have shaped his life, and who he is today. Any reader who's ever been camping, or spent time around a lake, can easily relate to the bliss experience by White. The conclusion is a stern ending, almost shocking. Not being what I expected at all, it serves well to conclude this memorable experience.