In chapter 18 Mortenson states: "What we are trying to do may just be a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop" What figure of speech is this and what does it mean in the context of Mortensonʻs story?

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In chapter 18 Mortenson states: "What we are trying to do may just be a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop" What figure of speech is this and what does it mean in the context of Mortensonʻs story?

In chapter 18 Mortenson states: "What we are trying to do may just be a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop"

Asked by Shevon M #1178227 on 9/28/2021 11:21 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/29/2021 1:56 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 9/29/2021 1:56 AM

With the help of the mountaineering community, Mortenson raises enough money to build a school in Korphe. Mortenson says the need for education is so heavy that their school barely makes a difference but it is better than it was before.

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