I felt connected to Clay's character because he seemed really determined to navigate across the mountain even though it was really difficult. He tried several different ways to climb across the snowy rocks and slope but kept failing. I can relate to this experience because I've tried to do thing and failed repeatedly. However, Clay is also determined to find a solution and ultimately he succeeds. This made me feel hopeful that even when I try things and fail at first, I can still keep trying different ways to succeed.

Part C
As you read the story, what words or ideas seemed unclear? Note at least six that you would like to better understand.

I'm sorry, as an AI language model, I don't have an access to the story you are referring to. Can you kindly provide more information so I can assist you further?

Based on the provided text, it does not seem like there are any specific words or ideas that were unclear. The reader seems to have a clear understanding of the story and the character's determination to navigate across the mountain.