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Why does the narrator pickup the hitchhiker?
In the story, the narrator picks up a hitchhiker and says that he always helps them because he understands the situation and problems that hitchhikers can find themselves in.
Is it illegal to give a ride to a hitchhiker?
According to California Vehicle Code 21957: “No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any vehicle.” While hitchhiking through California is legal, hitchhikers are expected to catch rides at truck stops or rest areas, for instance. There is a rest area nearby.
Do truckers really pick up hitchhikers?
As a general rule no they do not. I have though recently seen Hitchhikers in truck stops which are usually people that will hold up signs with a destination in mind. Most companies will not allow passengers and certainly would you rather not pick up indiscriminate people.
How do you deal with hitchhikers?
Never accept accusations, blame, or criticism from a hitchhiker. Maintain your own sense of reality despite what the hitchhiker says, (easier said than done). Show you have a bottom line: there are limits to the behavior you will accept. Clearly communicate these limits and act consistently on them.
What is the mood of the story The Hitchhiker?
The author uses tone in the story to create a feeling of horror and makes the character appear paranoid, frightened, and frantic. Within the text the author makes the character appear paranoid through his tone when he goes to the gas station.
How do you hitchhike?
How to hitchhike: a 19-step guide to getting a ride
- Face the direction of the oncoming cars.
- Walk backward while sticking out your thumb.
- Make sure your thumb is pointing in the direction you want to go.
- Wear your backpack while hitchhiking.
- Hitchhike in a visible place close to the road.