Analysis Of The Cold Equations By Tom Godwin

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The short story “The Cold Equations” by Tom Godwin demonstrates how one should be careful where they sneak into because it can end in terrible consequences that can’t be changed . In the beginning, the main character Barton is introduced as an EDS pilot who is flying to his destination alone when he suddenly discovers there is someone stowing away in the supplies closet. Regulation clearly states that if a stowaway is found they must be shot out into space, so Barton knew what he had to do. He walked over to the door to the supplies closet and ordered for the stowaway to come out and reveal themselve and out stepped a girl named Marilyn. Barton was shocked that the stowaway had been a girl. He asked what she is doing on the ship and she stated

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