In this relationship of brother to brother there is a closeness in which the only thing that can come between them is death. Brent and Sam are very close and almost act as the same person. As a big brother, Brent tries comforting Sam when he is scared. He tells Sam, "It's OK, it's just the silly old man on the moon" (159). Because of this, Sam looks for a type of security from Brent even after he is gone. After watching the first moon flight Sam sa

ys to the sky, "I love you brother; you know that though" (163). This shows that Sam believes he can receive comfort from Brent even though he is gone. By remembering certain traits, doing some of the same activities, and talking about Brent to others helps him cope with this loss. This occurs when he says, "I dropped my canvas bag next to the mound, rubbed up a ball, and stretched. Then I began throwing" (161). Sam tries to talk about the disappearance in order to release some of the thoughts he still has inside, but does not have much success in that others want to put the past away. Sam is talking to The Swan, Brent's girlfriend, and wondering if Brent would want them to move on. Sam then says, "Brent would say, Don't look back brother. Another day, another fastball" (164). Although Brent is still in his mind, years later in his life, Sam is able to move on in life an

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