The author in this story conveys the idea that Myop's experience is too much for a child of 10 to process through her reaction to the discovery of the dead man. Despite being a relatively> seasoned explorer and having the confidence to navigate her surroundings, Myop's discovery of the man with "a naked grin"(Alice Walker) and "large white teeth, all of them cracked or broken"(Alice Walker) shocks her and she gives a "little yelp of surprise." The vivid description of the man's remains and the presence of the rotted noose only amplify the horror of the situation.The sudden change in mood…