In the short story "Top Man," which was written by James Ramsey Ullman, eight climbers attempted to climb the fourth highest peak in the world, located in India, which is known as Kalpurtha. This huge mass of rock located in the Himalayas is at an altitude of 28,900 feet. The two main character's Paul Osborn, the American and Martin Nace, the Englishman, share many similarities and differences, which cause conflicts and tension throughout the story. Both of these characters show determination, but only one of them shows leadership and that is a difference.

Both Nace and Osborn, share many similarities, but determination is the biggest one. This is Nace's sixth time trying to get up Kalpurtha and Osborn's first. Nace is extremely determined to conquer the huge mountain of rock, which has defeated him five times. Even though he is not as strong as a climber as he used...