In the text it says, “The car skidded back onto the road, and went on, but more slowly. The turtle had jerked into its shell, but now hurried on, for the highway was burning hot.” (Steinbeck pg. 761) Using any kind of other animal that was faster and had an easier body type for climbing would make the story lack action. Having a small turtle face a highway is a lot more interesting than a coyote facing a highway per say. It also shows that if it is this difficult for a slow, little turtle, imagine how hard must be for any kid of animal. Enduring the heat, highway, and having no resources to keep yourself alive would be difficult for any
In the text it says, “The car skidded back onto the road, and went on, but more slowly. The turtle had jerked into its shell, but now hurried on, for the highway was burning hot.” (Steinbeck pg. 761) Using any kind of other animal that was faster and had an easier body type for climbing would make the story lack action. Having a small turtle face a highway is a lot more interesting than a coyote facing a highway per say. It also shows that if it is this difficult for a slow, little turtle, imagine how hard must be for any kid of animal. Enduring the heat, highway, and having no resources to keep yourself alive would be difficult for any