and then continues to explain that he had enough time left in the day to forage for materials "... before thousands more came out of their forest holes looking for the same things," further emphasizing his optimism and its benefits. Later in the story, Jonathan opens a bar, creating new employment as opposed to dwelling in the fact that his former job, mining coal, is no longer an option. Jonathan's optimism remains unshakable through to the end of the story even when all of his money is stolen by thieves.
Jonathan continues to explain that he had enough time left in the day to gather materials "... before thousands more emerged from their forest dens seeking similar items," highlighting his optimism and its advantages. Later, he opens a bar, creating new employment instead of dwelling on the loss of his former job, mining coal. Jonathan's optimism remains unshaken until the end of the story even when all of his money is stolen by thieves.