Questions for "The Value of a Sherpa Life"


What event prompted the author to write this persuasive essay?








2) According to the author, why would Sherpa porters likely object to scaling back or shutting down the climbing business on Everest?





3) What is the author saying about the value of a Sherpa life?




4) What is the main argumemt of the essay?







5) Reread paragraph 4 of the selection. Discuss the author's counterargument to shutting down the Everest industry. Do you think he would prefer the climbing industry to stop, or is there another alternative?



6) What is noteworthy or memorable about the essay's conclusion? Is this conclusion persuasive? Explain.