Music for my mother summary

Which development most aided explorers in their ability to set sail the oceans to discover the new world during the age discovery? a. waterproof sails b. the printing press c. map-making devices d. fictional travel accounts

What is the tone of the following passage from a river runs through it by norman maclean? “this was the last fish we were ever to see paul catch. my father and i talked about this moment several times later, and whatever our other feelings, we always felt it fitting that, when we saw him catch his last fish, we never saw the fish but only the artistry of the fisherman.”

Which excerpt from i stand here ironing best summarizes the overall theme of the story