1. This essay is structured in a way not many other essays are. White is able to write this while not only discussing memories from the past, but while also explaining what's happening in the present time of the story. First, White explains in maybe one or two sentences what him and his son are doing or what he's seeing. Additionally, White describes how his son has replaced himself and he has replaced his father. Then, he goes on about memories and describing the scenery in those times and how it really hasn't changed. There are only minor details like Coca-Cola over Moxie and lots of motorboats. Everything else is as it was.
2. The end of the essay puzzled me. I think I understand it now, though. White begins to realize that with every moment the end gets closer. He used to be in his son's shoes, full of life and ready to learn; to experience the world. But then White becomes his father, who might even be dead in the time of the story. White is struggling to fully accept that his youth is over and he is not a young boy anymore.
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