seagull's trying to fly

seagull's determination to fly

seagull's parents rebuking him

seagull's parents had flown away from him.

to catch the fish

to see the seawater

to understand the surroundings

to skim the waves

at his flying

at his taking to the sea

at his catching his first herring and swallowing it.

at his flying over the hill.

cowardice for not flying

stupidity

hesitation

fear

eat

eat fast

eat without chewing

swallow